Tips to open PIM file
Can't open the PIM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PIM files as well as a list of programs that support PIM files.
PIM file extension
| File Name |
Pro Tools Controller Plug-in Mappings Format |
| File Developer |
Avid Technology |
| File Category |
Plugin Files |
The PIM file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PIM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PIM file on each system platform.
What is PIM file?
The file with the extension PIM is the Plugin Files file type. The creator of this file is Avid Technology. In addition to this file, the Plugin Files category includes 179 related files. Pro Tools Controller Plug-in Mappings Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs.
How to open PIM file?
An often recurring problem with Pro Tools Controller Plug-in Mappings Format is that PIM is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that PIM 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 PIM 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 Avid Pro Tools
The first step is to check if the computer has the Avid Pro Tools program installed. To do this, enter the name Avid Pro Tools into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PIM files.
Programs to open PIM file
Remember to download programs supporting PIM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Avid Pro Tools with PIM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PIM file still does not use the Avid Pro Tools 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. 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 PIM file with the Avid Pro Tools application.
Step 3. Update Avid Pro Tools to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Avid Pro Tools program with the Pro Tools Controller Plug-in Mappings Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PIM 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 PIM files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PIM or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PIM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of PIM 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PIM file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PIM files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the PIM file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the PIM file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PIM file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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