What's the RAM File?

Author:   |   Refreshed: November 26, 2018

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RAM File Summary

Only one known software program, JRiver Media Center developed by JRiver, is related to the RAM file extension. In addition, they are categorized under a single primary file type, described as the Real Audio Metadata File format. Generally, these files are considered Audio Files.

File Extension RAM is supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

Although there is a lot more to know about RAM files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
File Type Popularity
3585
Ranking

/ 11690

Active

State

26

November

2018

Updated

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Sorts of RAM Files


Principal RAM Type

.RAM
File Name:.ram
File Type:Real Audio Metadata File

A RAM file is an audio link file used by RealPlayer, an online audio and video streaming program. It is saved in plain text and contains a hyperlink to a corresponding RA file, which can be streamed.

Created by: RealNetworks
Division:Audio Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ram

Software Programs That Open The Real Audio Metadata File:


JRiver Media Center by JRiver

Windows
Mac
Linux

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RAM Demand


Leading Device Types

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


Sources of RAM Problems


Common Problems Opening RAM Files

JRiver Media Center is Not Installed

When trying to open your RAM file, you get the error "Can't Open RAM File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to JRiver Media Center missing in %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the RAM file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: Another RAM-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Obsolete Version of JRiver Media Center

In other instances, your Real Audio Metadata File file version may not be supported by your version of JRiver Media Center. If you've got the wrong version of JRiver Media Center installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Most of the time your Real Audio Metadata File file was created by a newer JRiver Media Center than what you have installed.


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


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


More Causes of Problems Opening RAMs

You can still experience errors opening RAM files even with the latest version of JRiver Media Center installed on your PC. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening RAMs. Other contributing causes:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for RAM are wrong
  • The RAM file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the RAM format
  • File corruption affecting your RAM file
  • The RAM is infected with a virus
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your RAM file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Real Audio Metadata File file

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