Tips to open XSM file
Can't open the XSM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open XSM files as well as a list of programs that support XSM files.
XSM file extension
| File Name |
SimCity Societies Game |
| File Developer |
Electronic Arts, Inc. |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The XSM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XSM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XSM file on each system platform.
What is XSM file?
The file with the extension XSM is the Game Files file type. The creator of this file is Electronic Arts, Inc.. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. SimCity Societies Game is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Simcity Societies. This was created by Electronic Arts, Inc..
How to open XSM file?
An often recurring problem with SimCity Societies Game is that XSM is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open XSM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XSM 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 Simcity Societies
The first step is to check if the computer has the Simcity Societies program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Simcity Societies in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file XSM.
Programs to open XSM file
Remember to download programs supporting XSM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Simcity Societies with XSM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the XSM file to open in the Simcity Societies application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Simcity Societies application as the default for handling the XSM file.
Step 3. Update Simcity Societies to the latest version
If, however, after binding Simcity Societies with SimCity Societies Game there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Electronic Arts, Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the XSM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to XSM files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file XSM or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected XSM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of XSM file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or 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 ability to automatically repair XSM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Electronic Arts, Inc., but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted XSM files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the XSM file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the XSM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file XSM to close. However, some background programs may block the XSM file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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