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- Device drivers of the hardware associated with your RAM file are corrupt or out-of-date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
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.