What to do When ACM Files Won’t Open

Why won’t your ACM file open? You’ve tried double-clicking it, but it doesn’t come up, or you see an error message. So what do you do? This is a common issue with various file extensions because many extensions can be opened by multiple programs, and many programs can open a variety of extensions. It sounds confusing, but it's a lot easier to understand than you might think!

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Which program should you use?

Your computer may be trying to use the wrong program to open the ACM file, or it may not have a program installed that can open the file. There are a few different programs you can use to open ACM files, including Windows System File, American Civil War File, and Audio Compression Manager Driver software. Try downloading one or more of these from the manufacturer’s website to open your ACM file.

What type of file is it?

The file type is the key to opening ACM files. ACM files are usually considered Audio Files. You may already have a program on your computer that can open this type of file.

If the file type is unknown, you can find it in the file properties by following the steps below.

Computer Files
Windows:
  1. Right-click the file and click “Properties”.
  2. Look under “Type of File” for the file type.
Mac:
  1. Right-click the file and click “Properties".
  2. Look under “Kind” for the file type.

Who developed the software?

If you can’t find the right program to open your ACM file, a software developer might be able to help you. Contact the developer of one of the most common programs for ACM files from the list below.

Software Developer
Windows System File is developed by Microsoft Developer
American Civil War File is developed by Interactive Magic
Audio Compression Manager Driver is developed by Microsoft Corporation
Infinity Game Engine Sound is developed by BioWare Corp.
Interplay Compressed Sound File is developed by Microsoft Programmer
Movie File in some games is developed by Unknown
Photoshop Command Button is developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated
ACBM Image File is developed by PC Software Company

Why not try a universal file viewer?

A universal file viewer is a program that can open files with a wide range of extensions, depending on the file format. When you have ACM files you can’t open, a universal file viewer like File Magic (Download) can open it for you. Just remember that some files aren’t compatible with this type of program, and they will only open in binary format.


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