Tips to open FM3 file
Can't open the FM3 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FM3 files as well as a list of programs that support FM3 files.
FM3 file extension
| File Name |
Lotus 1-2-3 Spreadsheet Format |
| File Developer |
IBM |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The FM3 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FM3 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FM3 file on each system platform.
What is FM3 file?
The file with the extension FM3 is the Settings Files file type. The creator of this file is IBM. In addition to this file, the Settings Files category includes 1305 related files. Lotus 1-2-3 Spreadsheet Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Microsoft Excel to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open FM3 file?
The most common problem when using Lotus 1-2-3 Spreadsheet Format is that a specific FM3 is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that FM3 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FM3 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 Excel
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Excel is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Excel into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file FM3.
Programs to open FM3 file
Remember to download programs supporting FM3 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Excel with FM3 files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the FM3 file still does not use the Microsoft Excel 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Excel application as the default for handling the FM3 file.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Excel to the latest version
If, however, after binding Microsoft Excel with Lotus 1-2-3 Spreadsheet Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FM3 file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The FM3 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the FM3 file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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 FM3 file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover FM3 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of FM3 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged FM3 files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact IBM
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted FM3 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move FM3 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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the FM3 file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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