I cannot open a FMF file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with FMF files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening FMF will be resolved!
FMF File Extension
- File type FaxMan Jr Fax
- File developer Data Techniques, Inc.
- File category Raster Image Files
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What is a(n) FMF file?
FMF files are used to save fax documents created in accordance with the FaxMan Jr. standard. This standard was drawn up by Data Techniques and enables the receiving and sending of faxes. FMF format is no longer supported.
How to open FMF file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with FMF extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports FMF files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open FMF files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support FMF files
Step 2. Verify whether FMF files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports FMF files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with FMF files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support FMF files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open FMF files with the selected program.
Changing FMF file association in registry
File association for FMF files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check FMF file for other errors
- FMF file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening FMF files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected FMF file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For FMF files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
