FDS File Issues: Why Your PC Won't Open FDS Files

Few things are as frustrating as receiving a file that your computer refuses to open up. Understanding the reason why it won't work is the first step to finding a solution. Here are some of the most common error messages and issues when opening FDS files.

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Common Error Messages

Error Message: The FDS File is Corrupt

The only solution to a corrupt file, is to download a new copy, or to ask the sender to resend the file.

Error Message: Can't Find Software to Open the FDS File

This error is quite easy to solve. Simply right-click on the FDS file and select JetForm FormFlow Data File, FME Workbench Custom Formats, or Nintendo Famicom Disk System (Nintendo) from the dropdown list to create a default file type association. In future, it should automatically open in the software you selected.

Common FDS-Related Issues

Issue: You Don't Have JetForm FormFlow Data File, FME Workbench Custom Formats, or Nintendo Famicom Disk System (Nintendo) Installed

You can simply download JetForm FormFlow Data File, FME Workbench Custom Formats, or Nintendo Famicom Disk System (Nintendo) software. FDS uses JetForm FormFlow Data File by default, but it is also compatible with FME Workbench Custom Formats, and Nintendo Famicom Disk System (Nintendo). If you have JetForm FormFlow Data File, FME Workbench Custom Formats, or Nintendo Famicom Disk System (Nintendo) installed, try make make one of these software packages your default file association for the FDS file type extension.

Issue: You Have JetForm FormFlow Data File, FME Workbench Custom Formats, or Nintendo Famicom Disk System (Nintendo) Installed, But It's Still Not Working

If you have JetForm FormFlow Data File, FME Workbench Custom Formats, or Nintendo Famicom Disk System (Nintendo) installed and you still can't open the file, you should get in touch with the software developers for further assistance. See our chart below for who to contact:

Software Developer
JetForm FormFlow Data File PC Software Company
FME Workbench Custom Formats Safe Software Inc.
Nintendo Famicom Disk System (Nintendo) NES

Issue: You Can't Install JetForm FormFlow Data File, FME Workbench Custom Formats, or Nintendo Famicom Disk System (Nintendo)

If for some reason you can't or don't want to install JetForm FormFlow Data File, FME Workbench Custom Formats, or Nintendo Famicom Disk System (Nintendo), you could also search online for free software that uses FDS files. But, as a word of caution, please be careful as many free software downloads are infected with malware or bundled with unwanted software.


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