Tips to open PERFMONCFG file
Can't open the PERFMONCFG file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PERFMONCFG files as well as a list of programs that support PERFMONCFG files.
PERFMONCFG file extension
| File Name |
Performance Monitor Configuration Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The PERFMONCFG file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PERFMONCFG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PERFMONCFG file on each system platform.
What is PERFMONCFG file?
The file with the extension PERFMONCFG is the Settings Files file type. It was designed by Microsoft. Additionally, the Settings Files category contains 1305 of other files. Performance Monitor Configuration Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. 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 Windows Performance Monitor. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. Microsoft Windows will apply when it is not possible to use Windows Performance Monitor.
How to open PERFMONCFG file?
An often recurring problem with Performance Monitor Configuration Format is that PERFMONCFG is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file PERFMONCFG to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PERFMONCFG 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 Windows Performance Monitor
The first step is to check if the computer has the Windows Performance Monitor program installed. This can be achieved by typing Windows Performance Monitor into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PERFMONCFG files.
Programs to open PERFMONCFG file
Remember to download programs supporting PERFMONCFG files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Windows Performance Monitor with PERFMONCFG files
If, despite the installed application, the PERFMONCFG file does not start in the Windows Performance Monitor application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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 PERFMONCFG file with the Windows Performance Monitor application.
Step 3. Update Windows Performance Monitor to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Windows Performance Monitor program, it is possible that Performance Monitor Configuration Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PERFMONCFG 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. Usually this applies to PERFMONCFG files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PERFMONCFG or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected PERFMONCFG file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the PERFMONCFG files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 PERFMONCFG file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file PERFMONCFG 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 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. Copying the PERFMONCFG file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file PERFMONCFG to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PERFMONCFG file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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