I cannot open a SMC 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 SMC files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening SMC will be resolved!
SMC File Extension
- File type Super Nintendo Game ROM
- File developer N/A
- File category Game Files
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What is a(n) SMC file?
The SMC (Super Nintendo Game ROM) file format is used for storing images of Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) cartridges. These files can be loaded by an emulation program in order to run SNES games on a modern computer. Each SMC file contains the raw data of the game cartridge, including the graphics, audio, and code instructions. ROM images in this format are widely used to preserve games from vintage consoles.
SMC files are typically saved in binary format, and have an ".smc" extension. An SMC file can be shared or converted to other formats that are compatible with other emulation programs. All standard SNES games released by Nintendo use this format, and several third-party developers also adopted it as well.
How to open SMC file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with SMC 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 SMC files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open SMC files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support SMC files
Step 2. Verify whether SMC files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports SMC files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with SMC 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 SMC 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 SMC files with the selected program.
Changing SMC file association in registry
File association for SMC 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 SMC file for other errors
- SMC file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening SMC files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected SMC file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For SMC 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.
