How to open VMEM files on your device
If an error occurs when you try to open VMEM file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate VMEM files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.
VMEM File Extension
- File type VMware Virtual Machines Paging
- File developer VMware, Inc.
- File category Misc Files
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What is a(n) VMEM file?
The .VMEM file stores a backup of the main guest memory in the virtual machine's host file system created using VMware Workstation. These files occur only on Windows and are automatically generated when the virtual machine is started. After finishing work, the file is deleted, unless the virtual computer has crashed.
How to open VMEM file?
There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .VMEM files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.
Step 1. Install a program that supports VMEM files
In order to open VMEM file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with VMEM extension.
Programs that can open VMEM files
Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, VMEM files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.
Remember!
Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on VMEM files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to VMEM files.
Step 2. Associate given software with VMEM files
A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting VMEM files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with VMEM files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open VMEM files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open VMEM files.
Step 3. Check whether no other errors related to VMEM files occur
When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the VMEM file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:
- File with VMEM extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
- File data is corrupted
- Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the VMEM file is stored
- File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the VMEM file was saved and then deleted
- User account is not privileged to perform operations on VMEM files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
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