Tips to open VMSG file
Can't open the VMSG file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VMSG files as well as a list of programs that support VMSG files.
VMSG file extension
| File Name |
VMware Application Message Format |
| File Developer |
VMware |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The VMSG file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VMSG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VMSG file on each system platform.
What is VMSG file?
The file with the extension VMSG is the Misc Files file type. The creator of this file is VMware. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. VMware Application Message Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is VMware Workstation. This was created by VMware, Inc.. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the VMSG file. You can use Windows Notepad in case VMware Workstation cannot be used.
How to open VMSG file?
The main problem with VMware Application Message Format is that the VMSG file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file VMSG 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 VMSG 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. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file VMSG with VMware Workstation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open VMSG files.
Programs to open VMSG file
Remember to download programs supporting VMSG files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VMware Workstation with VMSG files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the VMSG file to open in the VMware Workstation application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 VMware Workstation application as the default for handling the VMSG file.
Step 3. Update VMware Workstation to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the VMware Workstation program, it is possible that VMware Application Message Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the VMware, Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VMSG 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 VMSG file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to VMSG 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 computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our VMSG file. However, remember that not every infected VMSG 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 VMSG file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular VMSG file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use VMware help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VMSG files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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 VMSG file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the VMSG file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file VMSG to close. However, some background programs may block the VMSG file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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