Tips to open PKM file
Can't open the PKM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PKM files as well as a list of programs that support PKM files.
PKM file extension
| File Name |
Pokemon Saved Game Data Format |
| File Developer |
Pokesav |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The PKM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PKM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PKM file on each system platform.
What is PKM file?
The PKM file has been categorized as Game Files. The creator of this file is Pokesav. Additionally, the Game Files category contains 1509 of other files. Pokemon Saved Game Data Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others.
How to open PKM file?
The main problem with Pokemon Saved Game Data Format is that the PKM file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file PKM 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 PKM 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 Pokesav
The first step is to check if the computer has the Pokesav program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Pokesav in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file PKM with Pokesav. Below is a list of programs that support the file PKM.
Programs to open PKM file
Remember to download programs supporting PKM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Pokesav with PKM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PKM file to open in the Pokesav application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. 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 PKM file with the Pokesav program.
Step 3. Update Pokesav to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Pokesav program with the Pokemon Saved Game Data 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 PKM 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 is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PKM file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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 PKM or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected PKM 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 PKM files changes over time. 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.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PKM file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted PKM files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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. It is best to move PKM to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the PKM file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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