Troubleshooting Problems Opening 320 Files
Typical 320 Opening Challenges
Scream Tracker 3 Not Present
Double-clicking your 320 file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open 320 File". If so, it typically means that you don't have Scream Tracker 3 installed for %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your 320 with Scream Tracker 3, so double-clicking the file won't work.
Tip: If you don't have Scream Tracker 3 installed, and you know of another program to open your 320 file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".
Wrong Version of Scream Tracker 3 is Installed
Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Scream Tracker 3 installed that's incompatible with your Scream Tracker 32 Data type. Visit the Future Crew website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Scream Tracker 3. Most of the time your Scream Tracker 32 Data file was created by a newer Scream Tracker 3 than what you have installed.
Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your 320 file and clicking "Properties".
Conclusion: The majority of 320 file opening issues are due to not having the correct Scream Tracker 3 version installed.
Associated Difficulties Loading 320 Files
You can still experience errors opening 320 files even with the latest version of Scream Tracker 3 installed on your PC. If you're still experiencing problems opening 320 files, there could be other computer problems. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):
- 320 file references in the Windows Registry are broken
- Deletion of the 320 file description from the Registry by mistake
- Scream Tracker 3 or another 320 application experienced a flawed installation
- 320 file corruption
- Malware-tainted 320 file can't be opened
- Device drivers for 320-related hardware are out-of-date
- Windows has inadequate resources to open your Scream Tracker 32 Data file
Quiz: Which of the following is not a MIME type?
That's Correct!
Spreadsheet MIME types do not begin with the "spreadsheet/" prefix, but instead start with the "application/" prefix. For example, an OpenDocument Spreadsheet: "application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet".
Close, but not quite...
Spreadsheet MIME types do not begin with the "spreadsheet/" prefix, but instead start with the "application/" prefix. For example, an OpenDocument Spreadsheet: "application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet".