.PACKAGE File Type
File extension: PACKAGE or .package
Author of the .package file extension: Linux AutoPackage / Electronic Arts, Inc.
Category: installation file / game file
Programs that use the .package file type: Linux AutoPackage / SIMS 2
Explanation of .package file extensions:
The .package file extension for Linux AutoPackage represents an installation binary package for Linux that installs on any distribution using multiple front ends (command lines, graphical interfaces, etc) and that can automatically resolve dependencies. It is an archive that contains the contents of Linux programs and their associated files. The AutoPackage software is for the creation of application installers - not system level installers.
In the case of SIMS package files, these are resource packages that are used by Sims 2, Sims Online, and SimCity 4. These files contain characters and objects as well as neighborhood information.
Typical problems associated with the .package file extension:
One of the most common problems with .package files is that you must have the appropriate software for opening them. For example, if you receive a SIMS .package file but don’t have one of the Electronic Arts games on your computer, you won’t be able to do much with it.
File corruption can happen to any type of file including .package files. If your .package file doesn’t open as expected or causes the system to crash, it could be corrupt.
Another common .package problem occurs when the Windows registry contains invalid instructions or has had references to .package files removed by spyware or other processes.
Solutions/Recommendations:
Make sure you have the appropriate application on your system.
If you’re having trouble opening a Linux .package file, right-click the file and click Properties. Go to the Permissions tab and enable “Execute, Exec, or Is Executable.†If you have several lines with these options, choose the one on the top. Click OK and try opening it again.
File corruption can cause further system crashes which can potentially cause further damage to your computer. If you suspect file corruption has affected your .package file, run a registry cleaner to clean up your Windows registry and protect against further damage.
Associated links:
AutoPackage - http://autopackage.org/
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