Sorts of U8 Files

Chief U8 Description

.U8

Extension:	.u8
Category:	Mario Kart Wii Archive File

The "U8" file extension is related to the Mario Kart Wii racing game. The Mario Kart Wii is a Mario themed kart racing game. The game saves game data files, such as a.TPL Wii image file or.BRLYT Wii textures and material lists file as archive file format with extension U8. archive format used by Mario Kart Wii, a Mario themed kart racing game. The It stores. Some communities used customize Mario Kart graphics according to their orientations. The U8 archive format is compressed with the Yaz0 compression method. Also, the U8 format is typically stored as (.SZS) files.

Created by:	Nintendo
Division:	Game Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.u8

Software Programs That Open The Mario Kart Wii Archive File:

Wiimms SZS Toolset by Nintendo

Windows

Mac

Linux

More U8 Files

.U8

Extension:	.u8
Category:	Raw Unsigned 8-Bit Audio Sample Data File

The “U8” file extension is related to Raw Unsigned 8-Bit Audio Sample Data. The two letters of the word (U8) stands for the first letter of Unsigned word combined with number 8 from the expression 8-bit.8-bit Audio format is Microsoft and IBM audio file format.

Created by:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	Audio Files

Software Programs That Open Raw Unsigned 8-Bit Audio Sample Data File Files:

Unknown Software by Unknown Developer

Compatible with:

Windows

.U8

Extension:	.u8
Category:	Lemings 3D Audio Data File

The “U8” file extension is related to Audio files used by 3D Lemmings which is developed by ClockWork games. The 3D Lemmings an older puzzle game (released in 1995) where the goal is to guide lemmings to safety. The 3D Lemmings contains sounds that are played when certain game events happen, such as when a lemming falls or uses a digging tool. Lemmings 3D is available for PCs, PlayStation, and Sega Saturn.

Created by:	ClockWork Games Limited
Division:	Audio Files

Software Programs That Open Lemings 3D Audio Data File Files:

3D Lemmings Video Game by ClockWork Games Limited

Compatible with:

DOS

PlayStation

Sega Saturn

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening U8 Files

Troubles Opening U8 Files

Missing Wiimms SZS Toolset

When trying to open your U8 file, you get the error "Can't Open U8 File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Wiimms SZS Toolset for %%os%% installed. The typical path of opening your U8 with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: Another U8-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Wiimms SZS Toolset is Out-of-Date

Sometimes your installed version of Wiimms SZS Toolset won't support your Mario Kart Wii Archive File file. If you do not have the proper version Wiimms SZS Toolset (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. 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: If you right-click on your U8 file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Regardless, most of the U8 file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Wiimms SZS Toolset installed.

Other U8 File Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Wiimms SZS Toolset will resolve your issue. Other U8 opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Windows Registry U8 file paths that are incorrect
• Accidental deletion of the description of the U8 file in the Windows registry
• Invalid installation of a U8-associated program (eg. Wiimms SZS Toolset)
• Your U8 file is corrupted (issues with your Mario Kart Wii Archive File file itself)
• Your U8 is infected with malware
• Hardware associated with U8 has outdated drivers
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Mario Kart Wii Archive File file successfully