Troubleshoot THM Files
Troubles Opening THM Files
Sony Ericsson Theme Creator Disappeared
Double-clicking your THM file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open THM File". When this happens, it is commonly due to Sony Ericsson Theme Creator missing in %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your THM because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.
Tip: If you know of another program that can open your THM file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.
Incorrect Sony Ericsson Theme Creator Version
Sometimes your installed version of Sony Ericsson Theme Creator won't support your Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone Theme File file. You will need to download a newer version of Sony Ericsson Theme Creator if you don't have the right version. This issue mainly occurs when your Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone Theme File file was created by a newer version of Sony Ericsson Theme Creator than you have on your PC.
Tip: Investigate your THM file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.
Conclusion: The majority of THM file opening issues are due to not having the correct Sony Ericsson Theme Creator version installed.
More Causes of Problems Opening THMs
You can still experience errors opening THM files even with the latest version of Sony Ericsson Theme Creator installed on your PC. If you are still having problems opening THM files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Other contributing causes:
- Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for THM
- Corruption of the THM file description inside the Registry
- Defective install of a THM program, such as Sony Ericsson Theme Creator
- Your THM can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
- Past or present virus infection has affected your THM
- Device drivers for THM-related hardware are out-of-date
- Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Sony Ericsson Mobile Phone Theme File file
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The text file, or "TXT" for short, is the oldest file extension in existence. Although the exact date is unknown, it is thought to have been invented in the late-1960's.
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The text file, or "TXT" for short, is the oldest file extension in existence. Although the exact date is unknown, it is thought to have been invented in the late-1960's.
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