Tips to open CM4 file

Can't open the CM4 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CM4 files as well as a list of programs that support CM4 files.

CM4 file extension

File Name ClipMate Data
File Developer Thornsoft Development, Inc.
File Category Misc Files

The CM4 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CM4 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CM4 file on each system platform.

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What is CM4 file?

The file in the CM4 format belongs to the Misc Files category. The creator of this file is Thornsoft Development, Inc.. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. ClipMate Data appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The ClipMate application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Thornsoft Development, Inc..

How to open CM4 file?

The most common problem when using ClipMate Data is that a specific CM4 is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open CM4, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CM4 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 ClipMate

In this case, you should first verify that the ClipMate application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing ClipMate into the operating system search engine. 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 CM4 files.

Programs to open CM4 file

Remember to download programs supporting CM4 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

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Step 2. Create association of ClipMate with CM4 files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the CM4 file still does not use the ClipMate 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 window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the CM4 file with the ClipMate application.

Step 3. Update ClipMate to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the ClipMate program, it is possible that ClipMate Data requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Thornsoft Development, Inc. website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CM4 file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The CM4 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to CM4 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the CM4 file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected CM4 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the CM4 file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged CM4 files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Thornsoft Development, Inc., but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file CM4 except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the CM4 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the CM4 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the CM4 file again. However, some background programs may block the CM4 file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.