SLM File Extension

What is SLM file?

SLM is a file extension commonly associated with Second Life Mesh Asset files. Linden Research defined the Second Life Mesh Asset format standard. SLM file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. SLM file belongs to the Game Files category just like 1509 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports SLM files is Second Life. Second Life software was developed by Linden Research, and on its official website you may find more information about SLM files or the Second Life software program.

Programs which support SLM file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support SLM files. Files with SLM suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with SLM extension?

Problems with accessing SLM may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with SLM files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Second Life

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports SLM files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Second Life and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Second Life installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Linden Research website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Second Life to the latest version

If the problems with opening SLM files still occur even after installing Second Life, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Second Life is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Second Life cannot handle files with SLM may be that the software is outdated.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 Second Life.

Step 3. Assign Second Life to SLM files

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the SLM file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Second Life installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open SLM files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with SLM extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with SLM extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the SLM file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the SLM file for viruses or malware

If the SLM is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the SLM file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the SLM file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the SLM file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with SLM extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Second Life

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Second Life Mesh Asset files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with SLM files affecting older versions of given software.

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