File extension 16
| File type | ISOLINUX Splash Screen Graphic (LSS16) |
| Developer | N/A |
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What is a 16 file?
16 file extension is associated with files that contains raster graphics. In Windows environment, 16 files can be viewed with XnView image viewer.
Files with .16 extension are used as splash screen graphics for ISOLINUX, a boot loader that can operate from CD or USB drive. 16 images are typically 640x400 pixel and support 16-bit color depth per channel.
Program(s) that can open the .16 file
How to open 16 files
If you cannot open the 16 file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports 16 among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the 16 file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the 16 format files
The inability to open and operate the 16 file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the ISOLINUX Splash Screen Graphic (LSS16) file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a 16 file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the 16 file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the 16 from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the 16 format
- The 16 file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the 16 file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a 16 file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the 16 file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the 16 file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the 16 file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.16) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected 16 file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the 16 file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. 16) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.