Tips to open VMEM file
Can't open the VMEM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VMEM files as well as a list of programs that support VMEM files.
VMEM file extension
| File Name |
VMware Virtual Machines Paging |
| File Developer |
VMware, Inc. |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The VMEM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VMEM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VMEM file on each system platform.
What is VMEM file?
The file in the VMEM format belongs to the Misc Files category. The author of this format is VMware, Inc.. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. VMware Virtual Machines Paging 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. The main program that supports this format is VMware Workstation. This was created by VMware, Inc..
How to open VMEM file?
The most common problem when using VMware Virtual Machines Paging is that a specific VMEM is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open VMEM, 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 VMEM 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 VMware Workstation
In this case, you should first verify that the VMware Workstation application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing VMware Workstation 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 VMEM files.
Programs to open VMEM file
Remember to download programs supporting VMEM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VMware Workstation with VMEM files
If, despite the installed application, the VMEM file does not start in the VMware Workstation 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the VMEM file with the VMware Workstation program.
Step 3. Update VMware Workstation to the latest version
If, despite the association of the VMware Workstation program with the VMware Virtual Machines Paging file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the VMware, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VMEM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The VMEM file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to VMEM files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our VMEM file. However, remember that not every infected VMEM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of VMEM 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged VMEM files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting VMware, Inc., but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file VMEM 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move VMEM to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. 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. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the VMEM file again. However, some background programs may block the VMEM file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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