Troubleshooting Problems Opening FRZ Files
Common FRZ Opening Problems
Missing Snes9x
You attempt to load your FRZ file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The FRZ File Extension". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Snes9x isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your FRZ with Snes9x, so double-clicking the file won't work.
Tip: If you don't have Snes9x installed, and you know of another program to open your FRZ file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".
Snes9x Requires Update
Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Snes9x installed that's incompatible with your Snes9x Saved State type. Visit the Snes9x Team website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Snes9x. This issue mainly occurs when your Snes9x Saved State file was created by a newer version of Snes9x than you have on your PC.
Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your FRZ file and clicking "Properties".
Regardless, most of the FRZ file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Snes9x installed.
Associated Difficulties Loading FRZ Files
You can still experience errors opening FRZ files even with the latest version of Snes9x installed on your PC. Other FRZ opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These issues include:
- Invalid FRZ file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
- Deletion of the FRZ file description from the Registry by mistake
- Defective install of a FRZ program, such as Snes9x
- Something has caused file corruption of your FRZ
- FRZ file integrity has been compromised by malware
- Device drivers of the hardware associated with your FRZ file are corrupt or out-of-date
- Insufficient system resources to successfully open Snes9x Saved State files
Quiz: Which operating system pioneered hierarchical file system (eg. file folders)?
That's Correct!
Multics was the first OS to support hierarchies of directories (eg. "Home" -> "Documents" -> "Work"). Nearly every modern operating system was heavily influenced by Multics.
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Multics was the first OS to support hierarchies of directories (eg. "Home" -> "Documents" -> "Work"). Nearly every modern operating system was heavily influenced by Multics.