I cannot open a TMF 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 TMF files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening TMF will be resolved!
TMF File Extension
- File type Corel WordPerfect Tagged Font Metric
- File developer Corel Corporation
- File category Font Files
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What is a(n) TMF file?
The .TMF font file stores the marked font metric data used by the Word Perfect text editor, developed by Corel Corporation, which is part of the Corel Word Perfect Office suite.
How to open TMF file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with TMF 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 TMF files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open TMF files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support TMF files
Step 2. Verify whether TMF files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports TMF files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with TMF 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 TMF 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 TMF files with the selected program.
Changing TMF file association in registry
File association for TMF 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 TMF file for other errors
- TMF file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening TMF files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected TMF file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For TMF 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.
