Tips to open PEM file
Can't open the PEM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PEM files as well as a list of programs that support PEM files.
PEM file extension
| File Name |
Privacy Enhanced Mail Certificate |
| File Category |
Web Files |
The PEM file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PEM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PEM file on each system platform.
What is PEM file?
The file in the PEM format belongs to the Web Files category. Web Files consists of 303 similar files. Privacy Enhanced Mail Certificate is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 11 alternative programs to handle the PEM file. The Google Chrome, Microsoft IIS, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Outlook programs will also handle the file when the Apple Keychain Access program does not fulfill its role.
How to open PEM file?
The most common problem when using Privacy Enhanced Mail Certificate is that a specific PEM is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open PEM, 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 PEM 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 Apple Keychain Access
The first step is to check if the computer has the Apple Keychain Access program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Apple Keychain Access in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PEM with Apple Keychain Access. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PEM files.
Programs to open PEM file
Remember to download programs supporting PEM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Apple Keychain Access with PEM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PEM file still does not use the Apple Keychain Access program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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 select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PEM file with the Apple Keychain Access application.
Step 3. Update Apple Keychain Access to the latest version
If, however, after binding Apple Keychain Access with Privacy Enhanced Mail Certificate there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PEM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The PEM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the PEM file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PEM or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected PEM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PEM file. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PEM file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file PEM 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the PEM file to another location will fix the problem.
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 you have to wait for the session to the file PEM to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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