Tips to open RMM file

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

RMM file extension

File Name RAM Meta Format
File Developer RealNetworks
File Category Audio Files

The RMM file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RMM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RMM file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 1
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is RMM file?

The file with the extension RMM is the Audio Files file type. It was designed by RealNetworks. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. RAM Meta Format is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use RealPlayer to handle this file. This is a program created by RealNetworks, Inc.. There are also 5 alternative programs to handle the RMM file. Media Player Classic, Free Studio, Real Media Player Plus will apply when it is not possible to use RealPlayer.

How to open RMM file?

The main problem with RAM Meta Format is that the RMM file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file RMM to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RMM 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 RealPlayer

The first step is to check if the computer has the RealPlayer program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name RealPlayer in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open RMM files.

Step 2. Create association of RealPlayer with RMM files

If, despite the installed application, the RMM file does not start in the RealPlayer application, you must create a file association. 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. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the RealPlayer application as the default for handling the RMM file.

Step 3. Update RealPlayer to the latest version

If, despite the association of the RealPlayer program with the RAM Meta Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the RealNetworks, Inc. website or update the program from the application.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to RMM files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file RMM or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected RMM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the RMM files changes over time. 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 option of recovering data from damaged RMM files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting RealNetworks, 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 RMM 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the RMM file to another location will fix the problem.
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. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the RMM file again. 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.