Tips to open KM file
Can't open the KM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open KM files as well as a list of programs that support KM files.
KM file extension
| File Name |
BMC Patrol |
| File Developer |
BMC Software, Inc. |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The KM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the KM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the KM file on each system platform.
What is KM file?
The file with the extension KM is the Misc Files file type. The author of this format is BMC Software, Inc.. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. BMC Patrol is supported by 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 BMC PATROL DashBoard. This was created by BMC Software, Inc..
How to open KM file?
The main problem with BMC Patrol is that the KM file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open KM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the KM 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 BMC PATROL DashBoard
The first step is to check if the computer has the BMC PATROL DashBoard program installed. To do this, enter the name BMC PATROL DashBoard 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 KM files.
Programs to open KM file
Remember to download programs supporting KM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of BMC PATROL DashBoard with KM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the KM file still does not use the BMC PATROL DashBoard program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the KM file with the BMC PATROL DashBoard program.
Step 3. Update BMC PATROL DashBoard to the latest version
If, despite the association of the BMC PATROL DashBoard program with the BMC Patrol file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the BMC Software, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the KM 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the KM file. 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 KM file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover KM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of KM 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged KM files. You can restore the file from a backup or use BMC Software, Inc. help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted KM 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 KM 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. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the KM file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the KM file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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