FMS File Extension

What is FMS file?

FMS is a file extension commonly associated with Lotus Freelance Graphics files. IBM defined the Lotus Freelance Graphics format standard. Files with FMS extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. FMS file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports FMS files is Lotus Freelance Graphics. On the official website of IBM developer not only will you find detailed information about theLotus Freelance Graphics software, but also about FMS and other supported file formats.

Programs which support FMS file extension

The following listing features FMS-compatible programs. Files with FMS 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.

How to open file with FMS extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening FMS files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with FMS 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.

Step 1. Download and install Lotus Freelance Graphics

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening FMS files is that no program that can handle FMS files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Lotus Freelance Graphics. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Lotus Freelance Graphics website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Lotus Freelance Graphics

If you already have Lotus Freelance Graphics installed on your systems and FMS files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that Lotus Freelance Graphics cannot handle files with FMS may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Lotus Freelance Graphics.

Step 3. Set the default application to open FMS files to Lotus Freelance Graphics

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate FMS files with latest version of Lotus Freelance Graphics 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.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the FMS file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Lotus Freelance Graphics is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open FMS files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected FMS file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Lotus Freelance Graphics and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with FMS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the FMS is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper FMS file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the FMS in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the FMS is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the FMS file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. FMS file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the FMS file’s structure is intact

If the FMS 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. It could happen the the download process of file with FMS extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Lotus Freelance Graphics file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Lotus Freelance Graphics

If the systems has insufficient resources to open FMS files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Lotus Freelance Graphics file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle FMS files.

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