Tips to open CMP file
Can't open the CMP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CMP files as well as a list of programs that support CMP files.
CMP file extension
| File Name |
PKWare Compression Library Archive Format |
| File Category |
Compressed Files |
The CMP file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CMP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CMP file on each system platform.
What is CMP file?
The file in the CMP format belongs to the Compressed Files category. Compressed Files consists of 236 similar files. PKWare Compression Library Archive Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Compression Library. This was created by PKWARE, Inc..
How to open CMP file?
An often recurring problem with PKWare Compression Library Archive Format is that CMP is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file CMP to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CMP 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 Compression Library
In this case, you should first verify that the Compression Library application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Compression Library in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file CMP with Compression Library. Below you will find a list of applications that support CMP files.
Programs to open CMP file
Remember to download programs supporting CMP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Compression Library with CMP files
If, despite the installed application, the CMP file does not start in the Compression Library application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the CMP file with the Compression Library application.
Step 3. Update Compression Library to the latest version
If, however, after binding Compression Library with PKWare Compression Library Archive Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the PKWARE, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CMP file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The CMP file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to CMP 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. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our CMP file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover CMP files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of CMP file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged CMP files. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted CMP files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the CMP file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the CMP file again. 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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