TGM Troubleshooting
Common Problems Opening TGM Files
Nem's Mega 3D Terrain Generator Removed
You attempt to load your TGM file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The TGM File Extension". When this happens, it is commonly due to Nem's Mega 3D Terrain Generator missing in %%os%%. The typical path of opening your TGM with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.
Tip: If you know of another program that can open your TGM file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.
Outdated Nem's Mega 3D Terrain Generator
In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Nem's Mega 3D Terrain Generator file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Nem's Mega 3D Terrain Generator (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 predominately due to having a Nem's Mega 3D Terrain Generator file version that was created by a newer version of Nem's Mega 3D Terrain Generator than what you have installed on your PC.
Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the TGM file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.
Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening TGM files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.
More Causes of Problems Opening TGMs
Errors opening Nem's Mega 3D Terrain Generator files can still occur even with the latest Nem's Mega 3D Terrain Generator software installed on your computer. Other TGM opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Additional factors include:
- Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for TGM
- Deletion of the TGM file description from the Registry by mistake
- Invalid installation of a TGM-associated program (eg. Nem's Mega 3D Terrain Generator)
- TGM file corruption
- Your TGM is infected with malware
- Drivers associated with TGM software need to be updated
- Windows cannot load your Nem's Mega 3D Terrain Generator file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)
Quiz: Which operating system pioneered hierarchical file system (eg. file folders)?
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Multics was the first OS to support hierarchies of directories (eg. "Home" -> "Documents" -> "Work"). Nearly every modern operating system was heavily influenced by Multics.
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Multics was the first OS to support hierarchies of directories (eg. "Home" -> "Documents" -> "Work"). Nearly every modern operating system was heavily influenced by Multics.