MP2 File Complications
Common Problems Opening MP2 Files
Heroes of Might & Magic III Removed
Double-clicking your MP2 file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open MP2 File". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Heroes of Might & Magic III for %%os%% 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 have another software that you know opens MP2 files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.
Heroes of Might & Magic III is Out-of-Date
Your Heroes Of Might And Magic II Map File file is incompatible with Heroes of Might & Magic III because you might have the wrong version installed. If you do not have the proper version Heroes of Might & Magic III (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 MP2 file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).
Summary: Not having the right Heroes of Might & Magic III version on your computer can cause problems opening MP2 files.
Other MP2 File Opening Causes
Errors opening Heroes Of Might And Magic II Map File files can still occur even with the latest Heroes of Might & Magic III software installed on your computer. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening MP2s. Additional factors include:
- MP2 file references in the Windows Registry are broken
- Deletion of the MP2 file description from the Registry by mistake
- Defective install of a MP2 program, such as Heroes of Might & Magic III
- MP2 file corruption
- Past or present virus infection has affected your MP2
- MP2-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
- Windows has inadequate resources to open your Heroes Of Might And Magic II Map File file
Quiz: Which file extension is an archive file?
That's Correct!
A SIT file was created by Smith Micro Systems for use with the Macintosh operating system. Now, it is considered "cross-platform", working on multiple operating systems including Windows, Macintosh, Android, iOS, and others.
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A SIT file was created by Smith Micro Systems for use with the Macintosh operating system. Now, it is considered "cross-platform", working on multiple operating systems including Windows, Macintosh, Android, iOS, and others.