Tips to open CMAKE file
Can't open the CMAKE file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CMAKE files as well as a list of programs that support CMAKE files.
CMAKE file extension
| File Name |
CMake Module |
| File Developer |
Kitware, Inc. |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The CMAKE file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CMAKE files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CMAKE file on each system platform.
What is CMAKE file?
The file with the extension CMAKE is the Developer Files file type. It was designed by Kitware, Inc.. In addition to this file, the Developer Files category includes 1205 related files. CMake Module 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. The CMake application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Kitware, Inc..
How to open CMAKE file?
The main problem with CMake Module is that the CMAKE file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file CMAKE to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CMAKE 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 CMake
The first step is to check if the computer has the CMake program installed. To do this, enter the name CMake 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 CMAKE files.
Programs to open CMAKE file
Remember to download programs supporting CMAKE files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of CMake with CMAKE files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the CMAKE file to open in the CMake application, but you can set it manually. 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the CMAKE file with the CMake program.
Step 3. Update CMake to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the CMake program, it is possible that CMake Module requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Kitware, Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CMAKE file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the CMAKE file. 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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file CMAKE or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover CMAKE files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the CMAKE 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. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged CMAKE files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Kitware, Inc. help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted CMAKE 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move CMAKE to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file CMAKE to close. However, some background programs may block the CMAKE file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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