Tips to open PMV file

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

PMV file extension

File Name PlanMaker Spreadsheet Template
File Developer SoftMaker Software
File Category Spreadsheet Files

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

Operating systems
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What is PMV file?

The file in the PMV format belongs to the Spreadsheet Files category. The creator of this file is SoftMaker Software. Additionally, the Spreadsheet Files category contains 100 of other files. PlanMaker Spreadsheet Template is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The SoftMaker Office application is recommended to open the file. It was released by SoftMaker Software GmbH. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the PMV file. The PlanMaker, Ashampoo Office, PlanMaker Viewer programs will also handle the file when the SoftMaker Office program does not fulfill its role.

How to open PMV file?

An often recurring problem with PlanMaker Spreadsheet Template is that PMV is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that PMV files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PMV 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 SoftMaker Office

The first step is to check if the computer has the SoftMaker Office program installed. This can be achieved by typing SoftMaker Office into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file PMV.

Step 2. Create association of SoftMaker Office with PMV files

If, despite the installed application, the PMV file does not start in the SoftMaker Office 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. 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 PMV file with the SoftMaker Office program.

Step 3. Update SoftMaker Office to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the SoftMaker Office program, it is possible that PlanMaker Spreadsheet Template requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the SoftMaker Software GmbH page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PMV 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:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to PMV files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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 quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PMV file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected PMV file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of PMV file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PMV file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting SoftMaker Software, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PMV 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.
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. It is best to move PMV to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PMV file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PMV file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.