Types of DMS Files

Primary DMS File Association

.DMS

File Format:	.dms
File Type:	Amiga DISKMASHER Compressed Archive

Created by:	Unknown Developer
File Category:	Disk Image Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.dms

Software Programs That Open The Amiga DISKMASHER Compressed Archive:

Amiga DISKMASHER Compressed Archive by Unknown Developer

Windows

Exigen Workflow Imaging File by Exigen Inc.

Windows

BYOND by BYOND

Windows

Mac

Linux

Packrat Database Index by Unknown Developer

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening DMS Files

Common Problems Opening DMS Files

Packrat Database Index is Not Installed

When you double-click your DMS 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 Packrat Database Index for - 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 DMS file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of Packrat Database Index is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Amiga DISKMASHER Compressed Archive file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Packrat Database Index (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 DMS 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 DMS files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of DMS File Opening Problems

Although you might already have Packrat Database Index or another DMS-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Amiga DISKMASHER Compressed Archive files. If you are still having problems opening DMS 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 DMS file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the DMS file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the DMS format
• Your DMS file is corrupted (issues with your Amiga DISKMASHER Compressed Archive file itself)
• Your DMS is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your DMS file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Amiga DISKMASHER Compressed Archive format