Tips to open ~~M file
Can't open the ~~M file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ~~M files as well as a list of programs that support ~~M files.
~~M file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Windows Application Log |
| File Developer |
Microsoft Corporation |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The ~~M file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ~~M files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ~~M file on each system platform.
What is ~~M file?
The file in the ~~M format belongs to the Misc Files category. It was designed by Microsoft Corporation. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Microsoft Windows Application Log is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The Microsoft Windows application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open ~~M file?
The main problem with Microsoft Windows Application Log is that the ~~M file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open ~~M, 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 ~~M 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 Microsoft Windows
The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Windows program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Windows in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file ~~M with Microsoft Windows. Below you will find a list of applications that support ~~M files.
Programs to open ~~M file
Remember to download programs supporting ~~M files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Windows with ~~M files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ~~M file still does not use the Microsoft Windows program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ~~M file with the Microsoft Windows application.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Windows to the latest version
If, however, after binding Microsoft Windows with Microsoft Windows Application Log 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 Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ~~M file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The ~~M file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the ~~M file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 ~~M file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ~~M 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 ~~M files changes over time. 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular ~~M file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ~~M 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move ~~M to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the ~~M file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the ~~M file again. However, some background programs may block the ~~M file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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