Tips to open ELM file
Can't open the ELM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ELM files as well as a list of programs that support ELM files.
ELM file extension
| File Name |
Office Theme Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The ELM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ELM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ELM file on each system platform.
What is ELM file?
The file in the ELM format belongs to the Settings Files category. The creator of this file is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Settings Files category includes 1305 related files. Office Theme 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 Microsoft Office application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. The Microsoft FrontPage programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Office program does not fulfill its role.
How to open ELM file?
An often recurring problem with Office Theme Format is that ELM is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open ELM, 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 ELM 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 Office
The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Office program installed. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Office into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open ELM files.
Programs to open ELM file
Remember to download programs supporting ELM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Office with ELM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ELM file still does not use the Microsoft Office 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 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Office application as the default for handling the ELM file.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Office to the latest version
If, however, after binding Microsoft Office with Office Theme 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 Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ELM 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 is most often caused by a problem while downloading the ELM file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file ELM or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected ELM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of ELM file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair ELM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted ELM 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. If possible, you can try to move the ELM file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the ELM file again. However, some background programs may block the ELM file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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