SOM File Extension

What is SOM file?

Full format name of files that use SOM extension is Corel Paradox Sort Information. Corel Corporation defined the Corel Paradox Sort Information format standard. Files with SOM extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. SOM file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. WordPerfect Office supports SOM files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. Software named WordPerfect Office was created by Corel Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and SOM files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support SOM file extension

Programs that can handle SOM files are as follows. Files with SOM suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with SOM extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening SOM files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with SOM extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with SOM files.

Step 1. Download and install WordPerfect Office

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports SOM files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select WordPerfect Office or one of the recommended programs (for example, Corel Paradox) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support SOM files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading WordPerfect Office installed is by going to developer’s website (Corel Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of WordPerfect Office and update if needed

If you already have WordPerfect Office installed on your systems and SOM files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why SOM files are not compatible with WordPerfect Office. The latest version of WordPerfect Office should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open SOM files to WordPerfect Office

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate SOM files with latest version of WordPerfect Office you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the SOM file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where WordPerfect Office is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open SOM files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with SOM extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select WordPerfect Office and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with SOM extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the SOM is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the SOM file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The SOM may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the SOM is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the SOM file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with SOM extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the SOM file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with SOM extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run WordPerfect Office

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with SOM extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Corel Paradox Sort Information files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with SOM files affecting older versions of given software.

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