Tips to open XM file
Can't open the XM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open XM files as well as a list of programs that support XM files.
XM file extension
| File Name |
Fasttracker 2 Extended Module |
| File Developer |
Fasttracker |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The XM file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XM file on each system platform.
What is XM file?
The file in the XM format belongs to the Audio Files category. The creator of this file is Fasttracker. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. Fasttracker 2 Extended Module appears on 4 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Android, Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 10 alternative programs to handle the XM file. The Winamp, VLC media player, Awave Studio, XMPlay programs will also handle the file when the Cog program does not fulfill its role.
How to open XM file?
The main problem with Fasttracker 2 Extended Module is that the XM file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open XM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XM file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Cog
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Cog is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Cog into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open XM files.
Programs to open XM file
Remember to download programs supporting XM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Cog with XM files
If, despite the installed application, the XM file does not start in the Cog application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the XM file with the Cog program.
Step 3. Update Cog to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Cog program with the Fasttracker 2 Extended Module file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the XM file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The XM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the XM file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file XM or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected XM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the XM files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged XM files.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted XM files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the XM file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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