Kinds of SMS Files

Dominant SMS File Type

.SMS

File Name:	.sms
Classification:	Sega Master System ROM

An SMS file is a ROM image file created by the Sega Master System. Its contents are actual game data stored in the cartridge and can be played through an emulation software.

Developer:	Sega
Group:	Game Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.sms

Software Programs That Open The Sega Master System ROM:

Kega Fusion by Steve Snake

Windows

Mac

Linux

MESS by Open Source

Windows

Mac

Linux

MEKA by Omar Cornut

Windows

FreezeSMS by Freeze Software

Windows

SMS Plus by Richard Bannister

Windows

Mac

MasterGear by Marat Fayzullin

Windows

Android

Linux

Solaris

	FreeBSD
	SunOS

Other SMS Descriptions

.SMS

File Name:	.sms
Classification:	Exported SMS Text Message

An SMS file could be an exported SMS file saved in a text format that can be viewed with a cell phone software or a basic text editor. It is usually associated with Sony Ericsson phones.

Developer:	Open Source
Group:	Text Files

Software Programs That Open Exported SMS Text Message Files:

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Microsoft WordPad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

ES-Computing Edit Plus by ES-Computing

Compatible with:

Windows

Notepad2 by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Geany by Geany Authors

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Solaris

	FreeBSD
	NetBSD
	OpenBSD

ConTEXT by ConTEXT Project

Compatible with:

Windows

UltraEdit by IDM Computer Solutions

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

MyPhoneExplorer by FJ Soft

Compatible with:

Android

Windows Phone

TextPad by Helios Software Solutions

Compatible with:

Windows

.SMS

File Name:	.sms
Classification:	Microsoft Package Definition Data File

An SMS file could be a package definition file used by Microsoft Systems Management Server to install Microsoft Office remotely.

Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Group:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Package Definition Data File Files:

Microsoft Systems Management Server by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

Symbian OS

.SMS

File Name:	.sms
Classification:	Warcraft 2 (Wargus/Stratagus) Map File

An SMS file is a map file used by the Wargus mode of the game Warcraft 2. The map file specifically contains campaign map.

Developer:	Blizzard Entertainment Inc.
Group:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Warcraft 2 (Wargus/Stratagus) Map File Files:

Warcraft 2 by Blizzard Entertainment Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

DOS

PlayStation 2

Wargus by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

DOS

PlayStation 2

.SMS

File Name:	.sms
Classification:	Train Simulator Sound Management System

An SMS file is a sound management system file associated with train simulation computer game by Microsoft called Train Simulator.

Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
Group:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Train Simulator Sound Management System Files:

Microsoft Train Simulator by Kuju Entertainment

Compatible with:

Windows

.SMS

File Name:	.sms
Classification:	Apache OpenOffice Math Application Formula Document Template

The SMS file extension is associated with the OpenOffice.org Math, a part of the OpenOffice suite with a component for mathematical equations. It contains application formula document template from Math.

Developer:	Apache Software Foundation
Group:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Apache OpenOffice Math Application Formula Document Template Files:

Apache OpenOffice by Apache Software Foundation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

LibreOffice by The Document Foundation

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Linux

.SMS

File Name:	.sms
Classification:	Netscape PHYSICON Interactive Plugin File

An SMS file is a plugin file for the PHYSICON Interactive, related to the Netscape Navigator web browser.

Developer:	NetScape
Group:	Plugin Files

Software Programs That Open Netscape PHYSICON Interactive Plugin File Files:

Netscape Navigator by NetScape

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

Solaris

illumos

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SMS File Complications

Common SMS Opening Problems

Missing Kega Fusion

When you double-click your SMS file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have Kega Fusion installed for %%os%%. 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: When another SMS application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Wrong Version of Kega Fusion is Installed

Your Sega Master System ROM file is incompatible with Kega Fusion because you might have the wrong version installed. You will need to download a newer version of Kega Fusion if you don't have the right version. Most of the time your Sega Master System ROM file was created by a newer Kega Fusion than what you have installed.

Tip: Investigate your SMS file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

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

Other SMS File Issues

Although you might already have Kega Fusion or another SMS-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Sega Master System ROM files. If you're still experiencing problems opening SMS files, there could be other computer problems. Problems unrelated to software:

• File references in the Windows Registry for SMS are wrong
• Corruption of the SMS file description inside the Registry
• Kega Fusion or another SMS application experienced a flawed installation
• File corruption affecting your SMS file
• Past or present virus infection has affected your SMS
• Device drivers for SMS-related hardware are out-of-date
• Windows cannot load your Sega Master System ROM file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)