What is the JAM File Extension?

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JAM File Summary

Most JAM files can be viewed with three known software applications, typically Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude developed by Sierra Entertainment. It's main file type association is the Leisure Suit Larry Magna Cum Laude Archive File format, but also includes two other rarely-seen file types. These files can be categorized as Game Files, CAD Files, or Audio Files. In the majority of cases, these files will be Game Files.

We have found JAM files on the Windows operating system platform. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. The JAM File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

To learn more about JAM files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening JAM files.

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Types of JAM Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Leading JAM Type

.JAM
Formatting:.jam
Classification:Leisure Suit Larry Magna Cum Laude Archive File

The jam file extension is linked with Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude which is a computer game. It is one of the latest games of Leisure Costume Larry chains.A jam file encompasses reserve documents, used in the game.In ancient computer game Impressive Prix by Microprose, a totally different JAM layout was also used. These jam documents contained textures.Mods for Imaginary Tournament 3 on Sony PlayStation 3 also had JAM file extension but were a totally different sequence as well.

Organization: Sierra Entertainment
Class:Game Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.jam

Software Programs That Open The Leisure Suit Larry Magna Cum Laude Archive File:


Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude by Sierra Entertainment

Windows

Other JAM File Associations

.JAM
Formatting:.jam
Classification:Jam STAPL File

The Jam STAPL (standard test and programming language) create a CAD file format which is a standard file layout used for encoding PLDs (programmable logic devices); it enables a vendor-specific programming to be interconnected to PLD programmer in an accepted documented format as it contains all the algorithm and documents needed to encode a PLD.

Organization: Altera
Class:CAD Files

Software Programs That Open Jam STAPL File Files:


Altera Jam STAPL Player by Altera

Compatible with:

Windows
.JAM
Formatting:.jam
Classification:JAM Musical Score

The Jam Musical score is a text-based set-up; it does not contain an actual audio data, it just can be used to play back audio sections. It symbolizes notes and chords by means of text descriptions, like "G7," "Bdim," and "Fmaj7." Musical score saved in a human clear text layout, and so they can be edited with any text editor. The software synthesizer can provide an instrument voice to Jam files which can be played back in pyva.net.

Organization: Pyva.net
Class:Audio Files

Software Programs That Open JAM Musical Score Files:


Pyva.net JAM by Pyva.net

Compatible with:

Windows

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JAM Popularity


Operating System Rankings

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening JAM Files


Typical JAM Opening Challenges

Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude Disappeared

If you attempt to load your JAM file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open JAM Files". Usually, this is because you do not have Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude for %%os%% installed. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the JAM file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: If you don't have Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude installed, and you know of another program to open your JAM file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Obsolete Version of Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude

In other instances, your Leisure Suit Larry Magna Cum Laude Archive File file version may not be supported by your version of Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude. Download the latest Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude version from the Sierra Entertainment website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Most of the time your Leisure Suit Larry Magna Cum Laude Archive File file was created by a newer Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude than what you have installed.


Tip: Investigate your JAM file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Conclusion: The majority of JAM file opening issues are due to not having the correct Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude version installed.


Other JAM File Issues

You can still experience errors opening JAM files even with the latest version of Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude installed on your PC. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening JAMs. Additional factors include:

  • JAM file type Registry entries are wrong
  • The JAM file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Leisure Suit Larry: Magna Cum Laude or another JAM application experienced a flawed installation
  • The JAM itself is corrupted
  • Malware-tainted JAM file can't be opened
  • JAM-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Windows cannot load your Leisure Suit Larry Magna Cum Laude Archive File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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