Open RISCOS files

  • Full name
    Acorn RISC OS
  • Developer
    RISCOS Ltd.
Have you encountered a problem with a RISCOS file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a RISCOS file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your RISCOS file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

Programs which can open a RISCOS file

How to open file with RISCOS extension?

In order to open a file with RISCOS extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening RISCOS file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with RISCOS files, follow the instructions below.
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Install RISC OS 6 or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening RISCOS files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support RISCOS files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of RISCOS files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set RISC OS 6 as the default program for opening RISCOS files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate RISCOS files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the RISC OS 6 applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where RISC OS 6 has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with RISCOS files

Sometimes problems with opening RISCOS files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • RISCOS files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open RISCOS files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • RISCOS file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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