Tips to open FM5 file
Can't open the FM5 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FM5 files as well as a list of programs that support FM5 files.
FM5 file extension
| File Name |
FileMaker 5 Database |
| File Developer |
FileMaker |
| File Category |
Database Files |
The FM5 file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FM5 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FM5 file on each system platform.
What is FM5 file?
The file with the extension FM5 is the Database Files file type. The creator of this file is FileMaker. In addition to this file, the Database Files category includes 403 related files. FileMaker 5 Database appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use FileMaker Pro to handle this file. This is a program created by FileMaker, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs.
How to open FM5 file?
The most common problem when using FileMaker 5 Database is that a specific FM5 is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that FM5 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FM5 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 FileMaker Pro
The first step is to check if the computer has the FileMaker Pro program installed. This can be achieved by typing FileMaker Pro into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file FM5 with FileMaker Pro. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open FM5 files.
Programs to open FM5 file
Remember to download programs supporting FM5 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of FileMaker Pro with FM5 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the FM5 file to open in the FileMaker Pro application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the FileMaker Pro application as the default for handling the FM5 file.
Step 3. Update FileMaker Pro to the latest version
If, despite the association of the FileMaker Pro program with the FileMaker 5 Database file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the FileMaker, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FM5 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to FM5 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the FM5 file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected FM5 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of FM5 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FM5 file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact FileMaker
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file FM5 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move FM5 to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the FM5 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the FM5 file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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