Tips to open POM file
Can't open the POM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open POM files as well as a list of programs that support POM files.
POM file extension
| File Name |
Maven Build Format |
| File Developer |
The Apache Project |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The POM file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the POM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the POM file on each system platform.
What is POM file?
The file in the POM format belongs to the Developer Files category. The creator of this file is The Apache Project. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. Maven Build Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Maven. This was created by Apache Software Foundation. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs.
How to open POM file?
The main problem with Maven Build Format is that the POM file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that POM 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 POM 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 Maven
In this case, you should first verify that the Maven application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Maven in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file POM with Maven. Below you will find a list of applications that support POM files.
Programs to open POM file
Remember to download programs supporting POM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Maven with POM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the POM file to open in the Maven 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the POM file with the Maven application.
Step 3. Update Maven to the latest version
If, however, after binding Maven with Maven Build 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 Apache Software Foundation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the POM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The POM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to POM 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 operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the POM file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected POM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of POM 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged POM files. You can restore the file from a backup or use The Apache Project help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file POM 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the POM file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file POM to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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