Open ROM files

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    Read Only Memory Image (emulators/AONs)
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Have you encountered a problem with a ROM 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 ROM file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your ROM file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is ROM file?

In general, roms files represent a read-only memory image, ie the image file of a read-only or read-only memory. It is a data memory that can not be written to in normal operation, and it also stores its contents when de-energized. ROMs are used in many technical devices for the so-called firmware, so for example, the BIOS of a PC is stored on a ROM.

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Even if ROMs are not directly writable, there are often manufacturer-adapted programs for flashing ROM files. This is used, for example, in the bios update, with the manufacturer AMIBIOS using the file extension ROM, which is the manufacturer award. It should be noted that the ROM file to be flashed also really fits the device; an incorrect file can cause the device to malfunction.

Programs which can open a ROM file

How to open file with ROM extension?

In order to open a file with ROM extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening ROM 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 ROM files, follow the instructions below.
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Install sixtyforce or other program from the list

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

Set sixtyforce as the default program for opening ROM 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 ROM 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 sixtyforce applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where sixtyforce has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with ROM files

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

  • File data is corrupted
  • ROM 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 ROM files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • ROM 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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