JOY File Extension

What is JOY file?

JOY is a file extension commonly associated with CryENGINE Facial Editor Joystick Format files. CryENGINE Facial Editor Joystick Format specification was created by Crytek. Files with JOY extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. JOY file belongs to the Settings Files category just like 1305 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports JOY files is CryENGINE SDK.

Programs which support JOY file extension

The following listing features JOY-compatible programs. JOY files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with JOY extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening JOY files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to CryENGINE Facial Editor Joystick Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install CryENGINE SDK software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports JOY files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the CryENGINE SDK developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy 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 CryENGINE SDK installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of CryENGINE SDK

If the problems with opening JOY files still occur even after installing CryENGINE SDK, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of CryENGINE SDK is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that CryENGINE SDK cannot handle files with JOY may be that the software is outdated.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 CryENGINE SDK.

Step 3. Associate CryENGINE Facial Editor Joystick Format files with CryENGINE SDK

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate JOY files with latest version of CryENGINE SDK you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the JOY file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where CryENGINE SDK is installed, check the Always use this app to open JOY files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected JOY file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with JOY extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the JOY is not faulty

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

1. The JOY may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the JOY is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. JOY file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with JOY extension is complete and error-free

If the JOY 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 JOY extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the CryENGINE Facial Editor Joystick Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run CryENGINE SDK

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with JOY extension. In this case close the other applications.

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 CryENGINE Facial Editor Joystick Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle JOY files.

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