Troubleshoot SETTINGCONTENT-MS Files
Typical SETTINGCONTENT-MS Opening Challenges
Microsoft Windows 8 Isn't There
You attempt to load your SETTINGCONTENT-MS file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The SETTINGCONTENT-MS File Extension". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Windows 8 missing in %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your SETTINGCONTENT-MS with Microsoft Windows 8, so double-clicking the file won't work.
Tip: If you don't have Microsoft Windows 8 installed, and you know of another program to open your SETTINGCONTENT-MS file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".
Outdated Microsoft Windows 8
Your Microsoft Windows 8.1 Configuration Data file is incompatible with Microsoft Windows 8 because you might have the wrong version installed. You will need to download a newer version of Microsoft Windows 8 if you don't have the right version. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.
Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of SETTINGCONTENT-MS file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).
Regardless, most of the SETTINGCONTENT-MS file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Microsoft Windows 8 installed.
More Causes of Problems Opening SETTINGCONTENT-MSs
Assuming you have the right Microsoft Windows 8 version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening SETTINGCONTENT-MS files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening SETTINGCONTENT-MS files. These issues include:
- Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for SETTINGCONTENT-MS
- Mistaken removal of the Windows registry SETTINGCONTENT-MS description
- Defective install of a SETTINGCONTENT-MS program, such as Microsoft Windows 8
- File corruption affecting your SETTINGCONTENT-MS file
- Your SETTINGCONTENT-MS has adversely impacted by malware
- Drivers associated with SETTINGCONTENT-MS software need to be updated
- Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Microsoft Windows 8.1 Configuration Data format
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