NS1 File Extension

What is NS1 file?

NS1 is a file extension commonly associated with NetStumbler NS1 Log files. NetStumbler NS1 Log format was developed by Marius Milner. NS1 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with NS1 extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports NS1 files is NetStumbler. On the official website of Marius Milner developer not only will you find detailed information about theNetStumbler software, but also about NS1 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support NS1 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support NS1 files. NS1 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with NS1 extension?

Being unable to open files with NS1 extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with NS1 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. Download and install NetStumbler

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening NS1 files is that no program that can handle NS1 files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the NetStumbler developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support NS1 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit NetStumbler website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update NetStumbler to the latest version

You still cannot access NS1 files although NetStumbler is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that NetStumbler cannot handle files with NS1 may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using NetStumbler.

Step 3. Set the default application to open NS1 files to NetStumbler

After installing NetStumbler (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open NS1 files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the NS1 file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where NetStumbler is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open NS1 files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected NS1 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select NetStumbler and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with NS1 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the NS1 is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the NS1 file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the NS1 in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the NS1 file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the NS1 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. NS1 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the NS1 file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the NS1 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with NS1 extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

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 NetStumbler NS1 Log file.

4. Check whether your system can handle NetStumbler

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with NS1 extension. In this case close the other applications.

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 NetStumbler NS1 Log files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with NS1 files affecting older versions of given software.

Do you want to help?

If you have additional information about the NS1 file, we will be grateful if you share it with our users. To do this, use the form here and send us your information on NS1 file.