SMOL File Extension

What is SMOL file?

Full format name of files that use SMOL extension is Spartan Molecule Data. Wavefunction defined the Spartan Molecule Data format standard. SMOL files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with SMOL extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. Spartan is by far the most used program for working with SMOL files. On the official website of Wavefunction developer not only will you find detailed information about theSpartan software, but also about SMOL and other supported file formats.

Programs which support SMOL file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support SMOL files. Files with SMOL 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 SMOL extension?

Being unable to open files with SMOL extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with SMOL extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with SMOL files.

Step 1. Get the Spartan

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening SMOL files is that no program that can handle SMOL files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Spartan 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. If you want to download Spartan installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Wavefunction website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Spartan and update if needed

You still cannot access SMOL files although Spartan is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Spartan cannot handle files with SMOL may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Spartan is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open SMOL files to Spartan

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the SMOL 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 Spartan is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open SMOL files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with SMOL extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• 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 SMOL extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the SMOL is not faulty

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

1. Check the SMOL file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the SMOL file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the SMOL file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

Did you receive the SMOL 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. If the SMOL file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Spartan Molecule Data file again.

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

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support SMOL files. Close all running programs and try opening the SMOL 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 Spartan Molecule Data file. It may be the case that the SMOL files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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