Tips to open PVS file

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

PVS file extension

File Name Parallels Desktop Configuration Format
File Developer Parallels
File Category Settings Files

The PVS file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PVS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PVS file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is PVS file?

The file with the extension PVS is the Settings Files file type. It was designed by Parallels. In addition to this file, the Settings Files category includes 1305 related files. Parallels Desktop Configuration Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the PVS file. The VMware vCenter Converter, Parallels Workstation, VMware vCenter Converter Standalone programs will also handle the file when the Parallels Desktop program does not fulfill its role.

How to open PVS file?

The main problem with Parallels Desktop Configuration Format is that the PVS file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that PVS 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 PVS 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

The first step is to check if the computer has the Parallels Desktop program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Parallels Desktop in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support PVS files.

Step 2. Create association of Parallels Desktop with PVS files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the PVS 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Parallels Desktop application as the default for handling the PVS file.

Step 3. Update Parallels Desktop to the latest version

If, however, after binding Parallels Desktop with Parallels Desktop Configuration Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PVS 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to PVS files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PVS or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected PVS file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of PVS file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 PVS file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file PVS 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the PVS 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. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PVS file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.