Tips to open XVM file
Can't open the XVM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open XVM files as well as a list of programs that support XVM files.
XVM file extension
| File Name |
VMware Console Configuration Format |
| File Developer |
VMware |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The XVM file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XVM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XVM file on each system platform.
What is XVM file?
The file with the extension XVM is the Settings Files file type. The creator of this file is VMware. Settings Files consists of 1305 similar files. VMware Console Configuration Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Windows. 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 XVM file. The VMware Server programs will also handle the file when the VMware Workstation program does not fulfill its role.
How to open XVM file?
An often recurring problem with VMware Console Configuration Format is that XVM is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that XVM files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XVM 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. To do this, enter the name VMware Workstation into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open XVM files.
Programs to open XVM file
Remember to download programs supporting XVM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VMware Workstation with XVM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the XVM file still does not use the VMware Workstation program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the VMware Workstation application as the default for handling the XVM file.
Step 3. Update VMware Workstation to the latest version
If, however, after binding VMware Workstation with VMware Console Configuration Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the VMware, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the XVM file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to XVM files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the XVM file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover XVM files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the XVM 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular XVM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting VMware, 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 file XVM 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move XVM to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file XVM to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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