HAM File Extension

What is HAM file?

What do HAM files contain?

Contents of files with the HAM extension are resources utilized by the game engine named Descent 2. In this game, the player controls a futuristic and armed aircraft; Descent 2 falls into the first-person shooter category. Files with the HAM extension store all the data necessary for creating a virtual world, specifically:

• textures, i.e., two-dimensional graphics that cover 3D objects,
• soundtracks and audio files,
• text information,
• game world elements such as levels, enemies, special effects.

What are HAM files used for?

Files with the HAM extension are containers for all resources of Descent 2. The installer extracts them onto the computer's hard drive, from which they are directly read by the game environment. Placing essential data in HAM files facilitates the preservation of informational consistency of various types, from graphics and sounds to control instructions for elements in the virtual game world of Descent 2.

Programs which support HAM file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 2 operating systems that support HAM files. Files with HAM suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 03/10/2024

How to open file with HAM extension?

Being unable to open files with HAM extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with HAM extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install Descent 2 software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening HAM files is that no program that can handle HAM files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Descent 2. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Descent 2 installed is by going to developer’s website (Interplay Entertainment Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Descent 2 and update if needed

You still cannot access HAM files although Descent 2 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. If you have an older version of Descent 2 installed, it may not support HAM format. The latest version of Descent 2 should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Descent 2 to HAM files

After installing Descent 2 (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open HAM files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the HAM file
• 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 Descent 2 is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open HAM files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the HAM file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with HAM extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the HAM file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the HAM file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the HAM file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the HAM is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the HAM file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the HAM file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with HAM extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle Descent 2

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support HAM files. Close all running programs and try opening the HAM file.

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 Descent 2 Resource Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with HAM files affecting older versions of given software.

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