I cannot open a IMS file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with IMS files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening IMS will be resolved!
IMS File Extension
- File type IconForge Create Executable Library Data
- File developer CursorArts Company
- File category Misc Files
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What is a(n) IMS file?
The IMS format uses files whose purpose is to store executable data libraries. IMS files were used by IconForge, a software used to create and edit icons for Microsoft Windows. It is currently unsupported and the IMS format itself is not supported.
How to open IMS file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with IMS extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports IMS files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open IMS files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support IMS files
Step 2. Verify whether IMS files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports IMS files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with IMS files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support IMS files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open IMS files with the selected program.
Changing IMS file association in registry
File association for IMS files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check IMS file for other errors
- IMS file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening IMS files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected IMS file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For IMS files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
