Tips to open VEM file
Can't open the VEM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VEM files as well as a list of programs that support VEM files.
VEM file extension
| File Name |
Virtual Expander Compressed Format |
| File Developer |
Sony |
| File Category |
Compressed Files |
The VEM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VEM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VEM file on each system platform.
What is VEM file?
The file in the VEM format belongs to the Compressed Files category. The creator of this file is Sony. Compressed Files consists of 236 similar files. Virtual Expander Compressed Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use Sony Micro Vault Virtual Expander to handle this file. This is a program created by Sony Corporation.
How to open VEM file?
An often recurring problem with Virtual Expander Compressed Format is that VEM is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open VEM, 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 VEM 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 Sony Micro Vault Virtual Expander
The first step is to check if the computer has the Sony Micro Vault Virtual Expander program installed. To do this, enter the name Sony Micro Vault Virtual Expander into the system search engine. 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 VEM files.
Programs to open VEM file
Remember to download programs supporting VEM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Sony Micro Vault Virtual Expander with VEM files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the VEM file to open in the Sony Micro Vault Virtual Expander application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Sony Micro Vault Virtual Expander application as the default for handling the VEM file.
Step 3. Update Sony Micro Vault Virtual Expander to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Sony Micro Vault Virtual Expander program, it is possible that Virtual Expander Compressed Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Sony Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VEM 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the VEM file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file VEM or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected VEM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the VEM file. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair VEM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Sony, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted VEM 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the VEM 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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the VEM 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.
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