.SAV File Type
File extension: SAV or .sav
Description: Saved file or saved game
Author of the .sav file extension: Various
Category: Game file
Programs that use the .sav file type: Various
Explanation of .sav file extensions:
The .sav file extension stands for saved. This file is often used to save games that you play on your computer. For example, if you are in the middle of a game and need to stop for some reason, most game programs will allow you to save the game. When you come back, you can load the saved game and resume where you left off. Ancient Domains of Mystery is one such game that uses the .sav file extension.
Typical problems associated with the .sav file extension:
One of the most common problems with .sav files is trying to open the file with the wrong program. If you try to open a saved game in another gaming program, it won’t recognize the data.
Another common .sav problem involves file corruption and missing file associations.
Solutions/Recommendations:
If you want to manually open a .sav file, you must open it with the correct gaming application in order for it to run properly. It’s best to open the gaming program and use the software’s menu to load games.
If you try opening a game outside of the software, Windows may not understand which program to use. If this happens, you will need to tell Windows what program to “open with” by going into Windows Explorer. Find the .sav file and right-click it. You’ll see a menu with several choices including “open with.” Choose this option and find the correct game application in the list. In this case, do not check the box below as this will set this particular game application to always open .sav files which may not be desirable if you use other games.
If the file appears corrupt, try cleaning your Windows registry cleaner with a third party cleaner. This should resolve numerous computer errors including corruption.
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