Tips to open PMW file

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

PMW file extension

File Name PlanMaker 97 Spreadsheet
File Category Document Files

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

Operating systems
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What is PMW file?

The file with the extension PMW is the Document Files file type. In addition to this file, the Document Files category includes 574 related files. PlanMaker 97 Spreadsheet is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The PlanMaker Viewer application is recommended to open the file. It was released by SoftMaker Software GmbH. Alternatively, you can use 3 other programs. The SoftMaker Office, PlanMaker, Ashampoo Office programs will also handle the file when the PlanMaker Viewer program does not fulfill its role.

How to open PMW file?

An often recurring problem with PlanMaker 97 Spreadsheet is that PMW is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that PMW 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 PMW 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 PlanMaker Viewer

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that PlanMaker Viewer is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name PlanMaker Viewer in it. 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 PMW.

Step 2. Create association of PlanMaker Viewer with PMW files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PMW file still does not use the PlanMaker Viewer 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. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PMW file with the PlanMaker Viewer program.

Step 3. Update PlanMaker Viewer to the latest version

If, however, after binding PlanMaker Viewer with PlanMaker 97 Spreadsheet there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the SoftMaker Software GmbH website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PMW file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The PMW file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the PMW 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. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the PMW file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected PMW files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of PMW 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.
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 PMW file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting N/A, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file PMW 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the PMW file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the PMW 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.