SA1 File Extension

What is SA1 file?

Full format name of files that use SA1 extension is Game Boy Emulator Save Format. Files with SA1 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. SA1 file format, along with 1509 other file formats, belongs to the Game Files category. The most popular program for handling SA1 files is VisualBoyAdvance, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Forgotten developer not only will you find detailed information about theVisualBoyAdvance software, but also about SA1 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support SA1 file extension

Programs that can handle SA1 files are as follows. SA1 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 SA1 extension?

Being unable to open files with SA1 extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Game Boy Emulator Save Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install VisualBoyAdvance software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening SA1 files is that no program that can handle SA1 files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select VisualBoyAdvance or one of the recommended programs (for example, TGB Dual) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading VisualBoyAdvance installed is by going to developer’s website (Forgotten) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of VisualBoyAdvance

If you already have VisualBoyAdvance installed on your systems and SA1 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of VisualBoyAdvance installed, it may not support SA1 format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using VisualBoyAdvance.

Step 3. Associate Game Boy Emulator Save Format files with VisualBoyAdvance

After installing VisualBoyAdvance (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open SA1 files. 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

• Right-click the SA1 file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where VisualBoyAdvance is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open SA1 files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the SA1 file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select VisualBoyAdvance and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with SA1 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the SA1 is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the SA1 file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The SA1 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the SA1 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. If the SA1 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic SA1 file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. 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 SA1 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Game Boy Emulator Save Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle VisualBoyAdvance

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support SA1 files. Close all running programs and try opening the SA1 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 Game Boy Emulator Save Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle SA1 files.

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