Tips to open ADM file
Can't open the ADM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ADM files as well as a list of programs that support ADM files.
ADM file extension
| File Name |
Administrative Template Format |
| File Category |
System Files |
The ADM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ADM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ADM file on each system platform.
What is ADM file?
The file in the ADM format belongs to the System Files category. Additionally, the System Files category contains 323 of other files. Administrative Template Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others.
How to open ADM file?
An often recurring problem with Administrative Template Format is that ADM is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that ADM files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ADM 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 Microsoft Group Policy Object Editor
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Group Policy Object Editor is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Group Policy Object Editor in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support ADM files.
Programs to open ADM file
Remember to download programs supporting ADM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Group Policy Object Editor with ADM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ADM file still does not use the Microsoft Group Policy Object Editor program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Group Policy Object Editor application as the default for handling the ADM file.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Group Policy Object Editor to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft Group Policy Object Editor program with the Administrative Template Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ADM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the ADM file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our ADM file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ADM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ADM file. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair ADM file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ADM 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the ADM file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the ADM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the ADM file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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