Tips to open NVRAM file

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

NVRAM file extension

File Name VMware NVRAM Format
File Developer VMware
File Category Data Files

The NVRAM file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NVRAM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NVRAM file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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  • 0
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What is NVRAM file?

The file in the NVRAM format belongs to the Data Files category. The creator of this file is VMware. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. VMware NVRAM Format is most often found on 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use VMware Workstation to handle this file. This is a program created by VMware, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 3 other programs. You can use VMware Fusion, VMware vSphere in case VMware Workstation cannot be used.

How to open NVRAM file?

The most common problem when using VMware NVRAM Format is that a specific NVRAM is not associated with the program. This causes the file NVRAM to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NVRAM 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 VMware Workstation

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that VMware Workstation is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name VMware Workstation into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support NVRAM files.

Step 2. Create association of VMware Workstation with NVRAM files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the NVRAM file still does not use the VMware Workstation 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 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. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the NVRAM file with the VMware Workstation program.

Step 3. Update VMware Workstation to the latest version

If, however, after binding VMware Workstation with VMware NVRAM Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the VMware, Inc. page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NVRAM 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:

The NVRAM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the NVRAM file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the NVRAM file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected NVRAM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of NVRAM file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair NVRAM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting VMware, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file NVRAM 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the NVRAM file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the NVRAM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file NVRAM to close. However, some background programs may block the NVRAM file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.