Tips to open STRM file
Can't open the STRM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open STRM files as well as a list of programs that support STRM files.
STRM file extension
| File Name |
Plex Media Server Settings |
| File Developer |
Plex Media Center Team |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The STRM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the STRM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the STRM file on each system platform.
What is STRM file?
The file with the extension STRM is the Settings Files file type. The creator of this file is Plex Media Center Team. Settings Files consists of 1305 similar files. Plex Media Server Settings is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use Plex Media Server to handle this file. This is a program created by Plex Media Center Team.
How to open STRM file?
An often recurring problem with Plex Media Server Settings is that STRM is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open STRM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the STRM file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Plex Media Server
In this case, you should first verify that the Plex Media Server application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Plex Media Server in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file STRM.
Programs to open STRM file
Remember to download programs supporting STRM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Plex Media Server with STRM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the STRM file still does not use the Plex Media Server program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Plex Media Server application as the default for handling the STRM file.
Step 3. Update Plex Media Server to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Plex Media Server program with the Plex Media Server Settings file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Plex Media Center Team page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the STRM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the STRM file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the STRM file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected STRM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the STRM files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair STRM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Plex Media Center Team, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted STRM files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move STRM to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the STRM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file STRM to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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