Sources of NDZ Problems
Common Problems Opening NDZ Files
Emulab Disappeared
You attempt to load your NDZ file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The NDZ File Extension". Customarily, this means that Emulab is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the NDZ file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.
Tip: If you know of another program that can open your NDZ file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.
Emulab is Out-of-Date
In other instances, your Emulab Frisbee Disk Image file version may not be supported by your version of Emulab. If you've got the wrong version of Emulab installed, you'll need to install the correct 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: Investigate your NDZ file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.
Summary: Not having the right Emulab version on your computer can cause problems opening NDZ files.
Associated Difficulties Loading NDZ Files
You can still experience errors opening NDZ files even with the latest version of Emulab installed on your PC. If you're still experiencing problems opening NDZ files, there could be other computer problems. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):
- File references in the Windows Registry for NDZ are wrong
- Accidental deletion of the description of the NDZ file in the Windows registry
- Defective install of a NDZ program, such as Emulab
- Something has caused file corruption of your NDZ
- NDZ file integrity has been compromised by malware
- Drivers associated with NDZ software need to be updated
- Windows cannot load your Emulab Frisbee Disk Image file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)
Quiz: Which file extension is an archive file?
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A SIT file was created by Smith Micro Systems for use with the Macintosh operating system. Now, it is considered "cross-platform", working on multiple operating systems including Windows, Macintosh, Android, iOS, and others.
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A SIT file was created by Smith Micro Systems for use with the Macintosh operating system. Now, it is considered "cross-platform", working on multiple operating systems including Windows, Macintosh, Android, iOS, and others.