Types of SXM Files

Primary SXM File Association

.SXM

File Format:	.sxm
File Type:	StarOffice Math File

Created by:	Sun
File Category:	Uncommon Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sxm

Software Programs That Open The StarOffice Math File:

StarOffice Math File by Sun

Windows

Sealed XML Document by SealedMedia

Windows

OpenOffice.org Math File by OpenOffice.org

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening SXM Files

Common Problems Opening SXM Files

OpenOffice.org Math File is Not Installed

When you double-click your SXM 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 OpenOffice.org Math File for - installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your SXM file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of OpenOffice.org Math File is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a StarOffice Math File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version OpenOffice.org Math File (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 problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

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

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening SXM files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of SXM File Opening Problems

Although you might already have OpenOffice.org Math File or another SXM-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening StarOffice Math File files. If you are still having problems opening SXM files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid SXM file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the SXM file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the SXM format
• Your SXM file is corrupted (issues with your StarOffice Math File file itself)
• Your SXM is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your SXM file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the StarOffice Math File format