Tips to open MEM file
Can't open the MEM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MEM files as well as a list of programs that support MEM files.
MEM file extension
The MEM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MEM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MEM file on each system platform.
What is MEM file?
The file in the MEM format belongs to the Backup Files category. Backup Files consists of 243 similar files. FoxPro Variable Format is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is Visual FoxPro. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the MEM file. Clarion will apply when it is not possible to use Visual FoxPro.
How to open MEM file?
An often recurring problem with FoxPro Variable Format is that MEM is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open MEM, 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 MEM 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 Visual FoxPro
The first step is to check if the computer has the Visual FoxPro program installed. This can be achieved by typing Visual FoxPro into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file MEM.
Programs to open MEM file
Remember to download programs supporting MEM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Visual FoxPro with MEM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the MEM file still does not use the Visual FoxPro 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 Visual FoxPro application as the default for handling the MEM file.
Step 3. Update Visual FoxPro to the latest version
If, however, after binding Visual FoxPro with FoxPro Variable 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 MEM file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the MEM file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file MEM or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected MEM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of MEM 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular MEM file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted MEM 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 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 MEM 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. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the MEM file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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