256 File Description

Written by:   |   Amended: December 21, 2018

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256 File Summary

Most 256 files can be viewed with three known software applications, typically Interplay Descent 2 developed by Interplay Entertainment. It's main file type association is the Descent 2 Color Palette File format, but also includes two other rarely-seen file types. Generally, these files are considered Game Files, but they can also be Graphic Files.

The 256 File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and DOS operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. The 256 File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

Interested to learn more about the 256 File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens 256 files, and other troubleshooting tips.

Low
Popular
3755
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

Importance

21

December

2018

Revised

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Types of 256 Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Primary 256 File Association

.256
Extension:.256
Class:Descent 2 Color Palette File

A file used by Descent 2, an FPS computer video game in which players battle as ships in the outer space. It stores a color palette having RGB values.

Programmer: Interplay Entertainment
File Category:Game Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.256

Software Programs That Open The Descent 2 Color Palette File:


Interplay Descent 2 by Interplay Entertainment

Windows
Mac
DOS
PlayStation

Secondary 256 Associations

.256
Extension:.256
Class:Formula One 2001 File

The file extension is used by Formula One 2001 computer video game for one of its game files.

Programmer: Psygnosis
File Category:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Formula One 2001 File Files:


Formula One 2001 by Psygnosis

Compatible with:

PlayStation 2
PlayStation
.256
Extension:.256
Class:Atari Picture Image File

This 256 file extension is related to the pictures and graphics used by ATARI 8-bit 400,800,130 XE and XL computers. The Atari 8-bit family introduced by Atari, Inc. and were the first home computers provided with custom co-processor chips. This design enabled graphics and sound capabilities that were more advanced than existing machines at that time. The 256 file saves picture image (16x16). Currently, 256 considered as an Outdated file extension.

Programmer: Atari Corporation
File Category:Graphic Files

Software Programs That Open Atari Picture Image File Files:


Recoil by Piotr Fusik

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Apple II
Android
Linux
Atari TOS

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256 Popularity


Device Used

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Understanding 256 Issues


Frequent 256 Opening Issues

Interplay Descent 2 Removed

When you double-click your 256 file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Interplay Descent 2 for %%os%% installed on your computer. You won't be able to double-click to open your 256 because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: When another 256 application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Interplay Descent 2 Requires Update

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Interplay Descent 2 installed that's incompatible with your Descent 2 Color Palette File type. Download the latest Interplay Descent 2 version from the Interplay Entertainment website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Your Descent 2 Color Palette File file was probably created by a newer release of Interplay Descent 2 than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of 256 file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Summary: Not having the right Interplay Descent 2 version on your computer can cause problems opening 256 files.


Associated Difficulties Loading 256 Files

Even with the correct version of Interplay Descent 2 installed, you can still experience difficulties opening 256s. If you're still experiencing problems opening 256 files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for 256 are wrong
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the 256 file inside the Windows Registry
  • Partial installation of Interplay Descent 2 that did not fully complete
  • Your 256 file is corrupted (issues with your Descent 2 Color Palette File file itself)
  • 256 file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Hardware related to 256s has device driver corruption
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Descent 2 Color Palette File format

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