Tips to open PVM file
Can't open the PVM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PVM files as well as a list of programs that support PVM files.
PVM file extension
| File Name |
Parallels Virtual Machine |
| File Developer |
Parallels |
| File Category |
Disk Image Files |
The PVM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PVM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PVM file on each system platform.
What is PVM file?
The file in the PVM format belongs to the Disk Image Files category. The author of this format is Parallels. Additionally, the Disk Image Files category contains 203 of other files. Parallels Virtual Machine is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Mac OS systems, unfortunately not on others. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. VMware Fusion will apply when it is not possible to use Parallels Desktop.
How to open PVM file?
The most common problem when using Parallels Virtual Machine is that a specific PVM is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open PVM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PVM 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 Parallels Desktop
In this case, you should first verify that the Parallels Desktop application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Parallels Desktop in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support PVM files.
Programs to open PVM file
Remember to download programs supporting PVM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Parallels Desktop with PVM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PVM file still does not use the Parallels Desktop 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the PVM file with the Parallels Desktop application.
Step 3. Update Parallels Desktop to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Parallels Desktop program with the Parallels Virtual Machine 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 PVM file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to PVM files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PVM or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover PVM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the PVM 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular PVM file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file PVM 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move PVM to a different directory.
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. Just close unnecessary programs. 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.
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