Tips to open VM file
Can't open the VM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VM files as well as a list of programs that support VM files.
VM file extension
| File Name |
Velocity Template |
| File Developer |
Apache |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The VM file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VM file on each system platform.
What is VM file?
The file in the VM format belongs to the Developer Files category. It was designed by Apache. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. Velocity Template appears on 3 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 Linux, Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use Apache Velocity to handle this file. This is a program created by Apache Software Foundation. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the VM file.
How to open VM file?
The main problem with Velocity Template is that the VM file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open VM, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VM 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 Apache Velocity
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Apache Velocity is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Apache Velocity into the operating system search engine. 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 VM files.
Programs to open VM file
Remember to download programs supporting VM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Apache Velocity with VM files
If, despite the installed application, the VM file does not start in the Apache Velocity application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. 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 Apache Velocity application as the default for handling the VM file.
Step 3. Update Apache Velocity to the latest version
If, however, after binding Apache Velocity with Velocity Template there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Apache Software Foundation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the VM file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our VM file. Sometimes virus-infected VM files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of VM 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged VM files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Apache, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file VM 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the VM file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. 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 VM file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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