Tips to open PMQ file

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

PMQ file extension

File Name Microsoft Target Analyzer Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Developer Files

The PMQ file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PMQ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PMQ file on each system platform.

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What is PMQ file?

The file in the PMQ format belongs to the Developer Files category. The author of this format is Microsoft. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. Microsoft Target Analyzer Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of , although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Windows Embedded Studio to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation.

How to open PMQ file?

The main problem with Microsoft Target Analyzer Format is that the PMQ file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that PMQ files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PMQ 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 Embedded Studio

In this case, you should first verify that the Windows Embedded Studio application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Windows Embedded Studio in it. 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 PMQ files.

Programs to open PMQ file

Remember to download programs supporting PMQ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of Windows Embedded Studio with PMQ files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PMQ file to open in the Windows Embedded Studio application, but you can set it manually. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Windows Embedded Studio application as the default for handling the PMQ file.

Step 3. Update Windows Embedded Studio to the latest version

If, however, after binding Windows Embedded Studio with Microsoft Target Analyzer Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. 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 PMQ file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the PMQ file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PMQ or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected PMQ files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PMQ file. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PMQ file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PMQ files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the PMQ file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. 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.