SM File Extension

What is SM file?

SM filename suffix is mostly used for StepMania Song Format files. StepMania Song Format specification was created by StepMania. SM file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Mac OS, Windows system platform. Files with SM extension are categorized as Game Files files. The Game Files subset comprises 1509 various file formats. Users are advised to use StepMania software for managing SM files, although 2 other programs can also handle this type of file. On the official website of StepMania developer not only will you find detailed information about theStepMania software, but also about SM and other supported file formats.

Programs which support SM file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support SM files. Files with SM 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 SM extension?

Being unable to open files with SM extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with SM 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. Download and install StepMania

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening SM files is that no program that can handle SM files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install StepMania. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download StepMania installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit StepMania website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update StepMania to the latest version

If you already have StepMania installed on your systems and SM 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. This can be one of the causes why SM files are not compatible with StepMania. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using StepMania.

Step 3. Associate StepMania Song Format files with StepMania

If you have the latest version of StepMania installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage SM 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

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the SM file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where StepMania is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open SM files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with SM extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select StepMania and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with SM extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

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

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 SM file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the SM file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the SM is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the SM file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the SM file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

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

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

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 StepMania Song Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle StepMania

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

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with StepMania Song Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with SM files affecting older versions of given software.

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