TRAYITEM File Extension

What is TRAYITEM file?

TRAYITEM filename suffix is mostly used for The Sims 4 Game Data Format files. TRAYITEM file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. TRAYITEM file belongs to the Game Files category just like 1509 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports TRAYITEM files is The Sims 4. On the official website of Electronic Arts, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theThe Sims 4 software, but also about TRAYITEM and other supported file formats.

Programs which support TRAYITEM file extension

The following listing features TRAYITEM-compatible programs. TRAYITEM files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 06/23/2020

How to open file with TRAYITEM extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening TRAYITEM files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to The Sims 4 Game Data 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 TRAYITEM files.

Step 1. Install The Sims 4 software

Problems with opening and working with TRAYITEM files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with TRAYITEM files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the The Sims 4 developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download The Sims 4 installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Electronic Arts, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update The Sims 4 to the latest version

If you already have The Sims 4 installed on your systems and TRAYITEM 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. This can be one of the causes why TRAYITEM files are not compatible with The Sims 4. The most recent version of The Sims 4 is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign The Sims 4 to TRAYITEM files

After installing The Sims 4 (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open TRAYITEM files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the TRAYITEM with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where The Sims 4 is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open TRAYITEM files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the TRAYITEM file and 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 TRAYITEM extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the TRAYITEM is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the TRAYITEM file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The TRAYITEM 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 TRAYITEM file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. TRAYITEM 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 TRAYITEM file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with TRAYITEM extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle The Sims 4

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with The Sims 4 Game Data Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle TRAYITEM files.

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