S16 File Extension

What is S16 file?

Full format name of files that use S16 extension is Football Manager Game Data Format. Files with S16 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. S16 file format, along with 1509 other file formats, belongs to the Game Files category. The most popular program for handling S16 files is Football Manager 2012, but users can choose among 4 different programs that support this file format. Football Manager 2012 software was developed by Sports Interactive, and on its official website you may find more information about S16 files or the Football Manager 2012 software program.

Programs which support S16 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support S16 files. S16 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 02/02/2020

How to open file with S16 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening S16 files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with S16 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 S16 files.

Step 1. Get the Football Manager 2012

Problems with opening and working with S16 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with S16 files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select Football Manager 2012 or one of the recommended programs (for example, Football Manager 2011, Football Manager 2009, Football Manager 2010) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Football Manager 2012 installed is by going to developer’s website (Sports Interactive) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Football Manager 2012 and update if needed

If you already have Football Manager 2012 installed on your systems and S16 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Football Manager 2012 cannot handle files with S16 may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Football Manager 2012 should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Football Manager 2012 to S16 files

If you have the latest version of Football Manager 2012 installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage S16 on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the S16 file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Football Manager 2012 is installed, check the Always use this app to open S16 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with S16 extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Football Manager 2012 and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with S16 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the S16 file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the S16 file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the S16 in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the S16 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. S16 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the S16 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. When downloading the file with S16 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 Football Manager Game Data Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Football Manager 2012

If the systems has insufficient resources to open S16 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Football Manager Game Data Format file. It may be the case that the S16 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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