SAM File: What is it?

Reporter:   |   Revised: December 05, 2018

Microsoft Silver

SAM File Summary

Nine known software programs (notably, Notepad++ developed by Don Ho) are related to the SAM file extension. In addition, they are categorized under four distinct file types, but mainly identified as the LMHOSTS Sample File format. SAM files are categorized ordinarily as Text Files. Other file types can be 3D Image Files or Data Files.

SAM files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. The main SAM file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about SAM files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your SAM file.

Low
Popular
201
Standing

/ 11690

Active

Status

5

December

2018

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Known SAM Files

  4 known file types use this extension

Dominant SAM File Type

.SAM
File Format:.sam
File Type:LMHOSTS Sample File

LMHOSTS setting file sample for Microsoft Windows; contains IP addresses mappings to NetBIOS names for servers that a PC will communicate with using TCP/IP.

Created by: Microsoft Corporation
Group:Text Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sam

Software Programs That Open The LMHOSTS Sample File:


Notepad++ by Don Ho

Windows
Mac
Linux

Microsoft WordPad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Microsoft Windows 7 by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Secondary SAM Associations

.SAM
File Format:.sam
File Type:MOD Edit Sample File

Audio sample format by the MOD Edit audio editing software. It comprises signed 8-bit raw audio data.

Created by: Unknown Developer
Group:3D Image Files

Software Programs That Open MOD Edit Sample File Files:


CocoModX by Open Source

Compatible with:

Mac

SAM RAW/VOC/WAV utility by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows
.SAM
File Format:.sam
File Type:Samurize Package

A file used by the program Samurize, this program is used for customization of Windows desktop. The files are used for the distribution of Samurize packages.

Created by: Adam Coulthard and Lee Wilson
Group:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Samurize Package Files:


Samurize by Adam Coulthard and Lee Wilson

Compatible with:

Windows
.SAM
File Format:.sam
File Type:Ami Pro Document

A word document created using an early graphical word processor; Samna Ami Pro. Lotus later acquired the program in 1988 and converted it to Lotus Word Pro.

Created by: Samna
Group:Text Files

Software Programs That Open Ami Pro Document Files:


Corel WordPerfect X8 by Corel

Compatible with:

Windows

Ami Pro by Samna

Compatible with:

Windows

IBM Lotus Word Pro by IBM

Compatible with:

Windows

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SAM File Popularity


Top Windows Operating Systems

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


SAM File Complications


Frequent SAM Opening Issues

Missing Notepad++

If you attempt to load your SAM file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open SAM Files". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Notepad++ for %%os%% installed on your computer. The typical path of opening your SAM with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens SAM files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Outdated Notepad++

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a LMHOSTS Sample File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Notepad++ (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This issue mainly occurs when your LMHOSTS Sample File file was created by a newer version of Notepad++ than you have on your PC.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your SAM file and clicking "Properties".


Primarily, problems experienced when opening SAM files are due to having the incorrect version of Notepad++ installed on your computer.


More Causes of Problems Opening SAMs

Errors opening LMHOSTS Sample File files can still occur even with the latest Notepad++ software installed on your computer. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening SAM files. Problems unrelated to software:

  • SAM file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Deletion of the SAM file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Invalid installation of a SAM-associated program (eg. Notepad++)
  • File corruption affecting your SAM file
  • SAM file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Device drivers for SAM-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Windows cannot load your LMHOSTS Sample File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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