Types of IMAGEMAP Files

Primary IMAGEMAP File Association

.IMAGEMAP

File Format:	.imagemap
File Type:	HTML image map

Created by:	Tim Starling
File Category:	Web Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.imagemap

Software Programs That Open The HTML image map:

HTML image map by Tim Starling

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening IMAGEMAP Files

Common Problems Opening IMAGEMAP Files

HTML image map is Not Installed

When you double-click your IMAGEMAP file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have HTML image map for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your IMAGEMAP file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of HTML image map is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a HTML image map file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version HTML image map (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: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of IMAGEMAP file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening IMAGEMAP files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of IMAGEMAP File Opening Problems

Although you might already have HTML image map or another IMAGEMAP-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening HTML image map files. If you are still having problems opening IMAGEMAP files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid IMAGEMAP file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the IMAGEMAP file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the IMAGEMAP format
• Your IMAGEMAP file is corrupted (issues with your HTML image map file itself)
• Your IMAGEMAP is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your IMAGEMAP file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the HTML image map format