Open files with FRM extension quick and easy. 4 steps
It can be very frustrating when you have a FRM file and you cannot open it. But do not worry, in most cases solution to your problem is very simple. Follow the instruction in steps 1-4 listed below and you should be able to solve your problem and open the FRM file with ease.
FRM File Extension
- File type MySQL Database Format
- File developer MySQL
- File category Database Files
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What is a(n) FRM file?
The FRM (MySQL Database Format Format) is a file format used by MySQL to store data related to database storage. The file contains specific meta-data that defines the structure of a given table within the database, such as its column names, associated data types, and other information. FRM files are automatically generated when a new database or table is created via the Apache SQL server.
FRM files are vital to the recovery of corrupted MySQL databases, since they contain the information necessary to re-create the table structures. As such, FRM files must be backed up regularly in order to protect important data from accidental loss.
How to open FRM file?
FRM file icon should be displayed in a manner characteristic to the program which supports such file type. If FRM file icon is of the form of generic blank page icon or similar it means that given format is not associated with any program installed on the system. Below are listed some of the most popular causes of such situation
Check the FRM file for errors
- No program that supports FRM files is installed on the system
- No program that supports FRM files is associated with this extension (system registry has no entries related to programs that should be used to open FRM files)
- The file is of unknown or unverified origin and is most probably infected. In such case user must exercise extreme caution in order not to allow the virus propagate to other files in the system (follow the instructions displayed in the dialog box in your antivirus software.
- FRM file may be incomplete, which will prevent the system from opening it (this could be the case with file downloaded from the internet or copied from other sources)
- The file is corrupted
How to solve encountered problems?
In order to solve the following problems, follow the instructions:
Step 1. Select, download and install relevant software. The list of programs supporting files with FRM extension can be found below:
Programs that can open FRM files
Step 2. Associate software supporting FRM with this file format
- Right-click on the FRM file
- Select "Open with" option
- Choose appropriate program from the list and select the location where the program is installed
- Confirm your selection by clicking on the "OK" button
Step 3. Scan the FRM file using an antivirus software
Step 4. Verify whether the file has been properly downloaded from the internet or copied from an external storage medium. If not, then re-download or copy the file again.
In 95% of cases following these steps should solve problems with FRM files. Sometimes, although rarely, the cause of encountered problems may be different.
Last resort – an IT expert
Should all the above-mentioned solutions fail to resolve problems with FRM file extensions, there is one last thing you can do – contact an IT expert. You can also try to contact one of the developers of software that supports FRM files.
