Tips to open M51 file

Can't open the M51 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open M51 files as well as a list of programs that support M51 files.

M51 file extension

File Name ARM Keil Tools Linker Listing
File Developer ARM Holdings plc
File Category Developer Files

The M51 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the M51 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the M51 file on each system platform.

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What is M51 file?

The file in the M51 format belongs to the Developer Files category. It was designed by ARM Holdings plc. In addition to this file, the Developer Files category includes 1205 related files. ARM Keil Tools Linker Listing is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Keil. This was created by ARM Holdings plc.

How to open M51 file?

The most common problem when using ARM Keil Tools Linker Listing is that a specific M51 is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that M51 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 M51 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 Keil

In this case, you should first verify that the Keil application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Keil in it. 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 M51 files.

Programs to open M51 file

Remember to download programs supporting M51 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of Keil with M51 files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the M51 file still does not use the Keil program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the 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 M51 file with the Keil program.

Step 3. Update Keil to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Keil program with the ARM Keil Tools Linker Listing file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the ARM Holdings plc website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the M51 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the M51 file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our M51 file. Sometimes virus-infected M51 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the M51 files changes over time. 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 ability to automatically repair M51 file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact ARM Holdings plc
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted M51 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. Copying the M51 file to another location will fix the problem.
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 you have to wait for the session to the file M51 to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.