Understanding SMO Issues
Common Problems Opening SMO Files
Missing Sumotori Dreams
When you double-click your SMO file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Sumotori Dreams missing in %%os%%. The typical path of opening your SMO with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.
Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your SMO, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").
Wrong Version of Sumotori Dreams is Installed
Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Sumotori Dreams installed that's incompatible with your Sumotori Dreams Arena File type. You will need to download a newer version of Sumotori Dreams if you don't have the right version. Most of the time your Sumotori Dreams Arena File file was created by a newer Sumotori Dreams than what you have installed.
Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your SMO file and clicking "Properties".
Conclusion: The majority of SMO file opening issues are due to not having the correct Sumotori Dreams version installed.
Other Causes of SMO File Opening Problems
Even with the correct version of Sumotori Dreams installed, you can still experience difficulties opening SMOs. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening SMO files. Other contributing causes:
- SMO file type Registry entries are wrong
- Unintentional removal of the description of the SMO file inside the Windows Registry
- Sumotori Dreams or another SMO application experienced a flawed installation
- Your SMO file is corrupted (issues with your Sumotori Dreams Arena File file itself)
- Malware-tainted SMO file can't be opened
- SMO-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
- Windows has inadequate resources to open your Sumotori Dreams Arena File file
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