TMC File Extension

What is TMC file?

Full format name of files that use TMC extension is Theta Music Composer 1.x Audio Format. Theta Music Composer 1.x Audio Format specification was created by Theta Music Composer. TMC files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with TMC extension are categorized as Audio Files files. The Audio Files subset comprises 771 various file formats. The most popular program for handling TMC files is Atari Player, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support TMC file extension

The following listing features TMC-compatible programs. Files with TMC 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 TMC extension?

Being unable to open files with TMC extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with TMC files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with TMC files.

Step 1. Get the Atari Player

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports TMC files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select Atari Player or one of the recommended programs (for example, Theta Music Composer) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support TMC files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Atari Player installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Atari Player and update if needed

If the problems with opening TMC files still occur even after installing Atari Player, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Atari Player is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Atari Player cannot handle files with TMC may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Atari Player should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Theta Music Composer 1.x Audio Format files with Atari Player

If you have the latest version of Atari Player installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage TMC on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

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

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the TMC 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 TMC extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the TMC 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 TMC file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

If the TMC 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 scanner detected that the TMC file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the TMC file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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 TMC 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.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Theta Music Composer 1.x Audio Format file.

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

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

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Theta Music Composer 1.x Audio Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with TMC files affecting older versions of given software.

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