What is the PACKAGE File Extension?

By:   |   Revised: December 05, 2018

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PACKAGE File Summary

Six known software programs (notably, Electronic Arts The Sims 2 developed by Electronic Arts) are related to the PACKAGE file extension. In addition, they are categorized under three distinct file types, but mainly identified as the Electronic Arts Game Package File format. PACKAGE files are categorized ordinarily as Game Files. Other file types can be Compressed Files.

We have found PACKAGE files on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

To learn more about PACKAGE files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening PACKAGE files.

Low
Popularity
399
Ranking

/ 11690

Active

State

5

December

2018

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Kinds of PACKAGE Files

  3 known file types use this extension

Principal PACKAGE Type

.PACKAGE
File Ext:.package
File Type:Electronic Arts Game Package File

Electronic Arts Game Package file stores an archive of one or more game files, often in an XML format and may include 3D models, textures, sounds, and other game data, such as characters and neighborhood information

Company: Electronic Arts
File Category:Game Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.package

Software Programs That Open The Electronic Arts Game Package File:


Electronic Arts The Sims 2 by Electronic Arts

Windows
Mac

Electronic Arts The Sims 3 by Electronic Arts

Windows
Mac

Electronic Arts Spore by Electronic Arts

Windows
Mac

Ambertation SimPE by Open Source

Windows

Secondary PACKAGE Associations

.PACKAGE
File Ext:.package
File Type:Linux Autopackage File

Linux Autopackage File is an archive for contents of a Linux program and associated files. It created by the Autopackage management system for Linux.

Company: Open Source
File Category:Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open Linux Autopackage File Files:


Autopackage by Open Source

Compatible with:

Linux
.PACKAGE
File Ext:.package
File Type:Microsoft Visual Studio SharePoint Package

PACKAGE is a SharePoint package file used by Microsoft Visual Studio integrated development environment.

Company: Microsoft Corporation
File Category:Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Visual Studio SharePoint Package Files:


Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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PACKAGE File Popularity


Operating System Rank

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)

Browser Rankings

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Understanding PACKAGE Issues


Issues Opening PACKAGE Files

Electronic Arts The Sims 2 Disappeared

If you attempt to load your PACKAGE file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open PACKAGE Files". When this happens, it is commonly due to Electronic Arts The Sims 2 missing in %%os%%. The typical path of opening your PACKAGE with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


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


Wrong Version of Electronic Arts The Sims 2 is Installed

Your Electronic Arts Game Package File file is incompatible with Electronic Arts The Sims 2 because you might have the wrong version installed. Download the latest Electronic Arts The Sims 2 version from the Electronic Arts website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This problem is predominately due to having a Electronic Arts Game Package File file version that was created by a newer version of Electronic Arts The Sims 2 than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: If you right-click on your PACKAGE file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening PACKAGE files are due to having the wrong version of Electronic Arts The Sims 2 installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening PACKAGEs

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Electronic Arts The Sims 2 will resolve your issue. If you're still experiencing problems opening PACKAGE files, there could be other computer problems. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for PACKAGE are wrong
  • Deletion of the PACKAGE file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Partial installation of Electronic Arts The Sims 2 that did not fully complete
  • File corruption affecting your PACKAGE file
  • Your PACKAGE is infected with malware
  • Hardware associated with PACKAGE has outdated drivers
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Electronic Arts Game Package File file successfully

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