Tips to open VMXF file

Can't open the VMXF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VMXF files as well as a list of programs that support VMXF files.

VMXF file extension

File Name VMware Team Member Format
File Developer VMware
File Category Settings Files

The VMXF file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VMXF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VMXF file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 2
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is VMXF file?

The VMXF file has been categorized as Settings Files. It was designed by VMware. In addition to this file, the Settings Files category includes 1305 related files. VMware Team Member Format is supported by 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The VMware Fusion application is recommended to open the file. It was released by VMware, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 3 other programs. The VMware Workstation, VMware vSphere programs will also handle the file when the VMware Fusion program does not fulfill its role.

How to open VMXF file?

The main problem with VMware Team Member Format is that the VMXF file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file VMXF to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VMXF 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 VMware Fusion

The first step is to check if the computer has the VMware Fusion program installed. To do this, enter the name VMware Fusion into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support VMXF files.

Step 2. Create association of VMware Fusion with VMXF files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the VMXF file still does not use the VMware Fusion program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the VMXF file with the VMware Fusion program.

Step 3. Update VMware Fusion to the latest version

If, however, after binding VMware Fusion with VMware Team Member Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the VMware, Inc. page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VMXF file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the VMXF file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file VMXF or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected VMXF 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 VMXF 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular VMXF file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use VMware help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VMXF 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 VMXF to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file VMXF to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the VMXF file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.