Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .ips file [ add info ]
IPS files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing IPS file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with IPS extension. However, it should be remembered that IPS file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is International Patching System Binary Patch Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning IPS files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with IPS extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.ips file extension
Category: Games Files
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NINJA ROM patcher Lunar IPS (LIPS) UIPS - Universal IPS create/apply utility |
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TildeSoft IPS Patcher UIPS - Universal IPS create/apply utility |
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JIPS (Java IPS Patcher) |
If IPS file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a IPS file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open IPS file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing IPS in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit IPS format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.