SMOD File Extension

What is SMOD file?

SMOD is a file extension commonly associated with Stonehearth Mod Data Format files. SMOD files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with SMOD extension are categorized as Game Files files. The Game Files subset comprises 1509 various file formats. The software recommended for managing SMOD files is Stonehearth. Software named Stonehearth was created by Radiant Entertainment. In order to find more detailed information on the software and SMOD files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support SMOD file extension

The following listing features SMOD-compatible programs. Files with SMOD extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

Updated: 12/29/2021

How to open file with SMOD extension?

Being unable to open files with SMOD extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Stonehearth Mod Data 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. Get the Stonehearth

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports SMOD files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Stonehearth. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support SMOD files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Stonehearth installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Radiant Entertainment website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Stonehearth to the latest version

If the problems with opening SMOD files still occur even after installing Stonehearth, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Stonehearth is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Stonehearth cannot handle files with SMOD may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Stonehearth is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open SMOD files to Stonehearth

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate SMOD files with latest version of Stonehearth you have installed 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.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the SMOD with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Stonehearth installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open SMOD files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the SMOD file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• 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 SMOD extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the SMOD is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the SMOD file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the SMOD file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the SMOD file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the SMOD file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the SMOD file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

Did you receive the SMOD 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 SMOD 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 Stonehearth Mod Data Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Stonehearth

If the systems has insufficient resources to open SMOD files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Stonehearth Mod Data Format files. It may be the case that the SMOD files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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