SMZ File Extension

What is SMZ file?

Full format name of files that use SMZ extension is IBM SPSS Graphboard Template Chooser Shape Format. IBM SPSS Graphboard Template Chooser Shape Format format was developed by IBM. SMZ file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. SMZ file format, along with 1326 other file formats, belongs to the Data Files category. The software recommended for managing SMZ files is SPSS. On the official website of IBM developer not only will you find detailed information about theSPSS software, but also about SMZ and other supported file formats.

Programs which support SMZ file extension

Programs that can handle SMZ files are as follows. Files with SMZ 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 SMZ extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening SMZ files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to IBM SPSS Graphboard Template Chooser Shape Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with SMZ files.

Step 1. Get the SPSS

Problems with opening and working with SMZ files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with SMZ files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download SPSS and install it on your device. 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 SPSS installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit IBM website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of SPSS and update if needed

If the problems with opening SMZ files still occur even after installing SPSS, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of SPSS is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why SMZ files are not compatible with SPSS. The most recent version of SPSS is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open SMZ files to SPSS

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate SMZ files with latest version of SPSS you have installed 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 SMZ file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where SPSS is installed, check the Always use this app to open SMZ 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 SMZ extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with SMZ extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the SMZ is not faulty

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

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the SMZ file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the SMZ file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the SMZ file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If the SMZ file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with SMZ 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.

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 SPSS

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support SMZ files. Close all running programs and try opening the SMZ file.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with IBM SPSS Graphboard Template Chooser Shape Format files. It may be the case that the SMZ files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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