A52 File Extension

What is A52 file?

A52 filename suffix is mostly used for Atari 5200 ROM files. Files with A52 extension may be used by programs distributed for , Mac OS, Windows platform. A52 file belongs to the Game Files category just like 1509 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling A52 files is MESS, but users can choose among 4 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support A52 file extension

The list that follows enumerates programs compatible with A52 files, divided into 3 categories based on operating system on which they are available. Files with A52 extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with A52 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening A52 files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with A52 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the MESS

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports A52 files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing MESS or different compatible program, such as MacMESS, kat5200, Rainbow 95. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download MESS installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of MESS

You still cannot access A52 files although MESS is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why A52 files are not compatible with MESS. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using MESS.

Step 3. Assign MESS to A52 files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate A52 files with latest version of MESS you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the A52 file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the MESS installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open A52 files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the A52 file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with A52 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the A52 file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the A52 file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The A52 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the A52 file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the A52 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. A52 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the A52 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with A52 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Atari 5200 ROM file.

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

If the systems has insufficient resources to open A52 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Atari 5200 ROM files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle A52 files.

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