A52 filename suffix is mostly used for Atari 5200 ROM files. Files with A52 extension may be used by programs distributed for , Mac OS, Windows platform. A52 file belongs to the Game Files category just like 1509 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling A52 files is MESS, but users can choose among 4 different programs that support this file format.
The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with A52 files, divided into 3 categories based on operating system on which they are available. Files with A52 extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.
There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening A52 files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with A52 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.
The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports A52 files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing MESS or different compatible program, such as MacMESS, kat5200, Rainbow 95. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download MESS installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.
You still cannot access A52 files although MESS is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why A52 files are not compatible with MESS. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using MESS.
If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate A52 files with latest version of MESS you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.
Selecting the first-choice application in Windows
Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS
If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the A52 file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.
If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the A52 file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the A52 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. A52 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.
If the A52 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with A52 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.
There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Atari 5200 ROM file.
If the systems has insufficient resources to open A52 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.
Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Atari 5200 ROM files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle A52 files.
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