Tips to open XMS file
Can't open the XMS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open XMS files as well as a list of programs that support XMS files.
XMS file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft EXtended Memory Specification |
| File Developer |
Microsoft Corporation |
| File Category |
System Files |
The XMS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XMS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XMS file on each system platform.
What is XMS file?
The file with the extension XMS is the System Files file type. The author of this format is Microsoft Corporation. Additionally, the System Files category contains 323 of other files. Microsoft EXtended Memory Specification is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The MS-DOS application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open XMS file?
An often recurring problem with Microsoft EXtended Memory Specification is that XMS is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that XMS files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XMS 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 MS-DOS
In this case, you should first verify that the MS-DOS application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing MS-DOS into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file XMS with MS-DOS. Below is a list of programs that support the file XMS.
Programs to open XMS file
Remember to download programs supporting XMS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of MS-DOS with XMS files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the XMS file to open in the MS-DOS application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the XMS file with the MS-DOS program.
Step 3. Update MS-DOS to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the MS-DOS program, it is possible that Microsoft EXtended Memory Specification requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the XMS file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the XMS file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the XMS file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected XMS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of XMS file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged XMS files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted XMS 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move XMS to a different directory.
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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file XMS to close. However, some background programs may block the XMS file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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