MEMB File Extension

What is MEMB file?

MEMB is a file extension commonly associated with Pro/ENGINEER Temporary files. Pro/ENGINEER Temporary format was developed by Parametric Technology Corporation. Files with MEMB extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. MEMB file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports MEMB files is Pro/Engineer.

Programs which support MEMB file extension

The following listing features MEMB-compatible programs. MEMB files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with MEMB extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening MEMB files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with MEMB extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Pro/Engineer software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening MEMB files is that no program that can handle MEMB files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Pro/Engineer and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support MEMB files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Pro/Engineer installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Pro/Engineer to the latest version

You still cannot access MEMB files although Pro/Engineer is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Pro/Engineer installed, it may not support MEMB format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Pro/Engineer.

Step 3. Associate Pro/ENGINEER Temporary files with Pro/Engineer

After installing Pro/Engineer (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open MEMB files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the MEMB file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Pro/Engineer is installed, check the Always use this app to open MEMB files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected MEMB file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with MEMB extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the MEMB file is complete and free of errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper MEMB file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the MEMB file for viruses or malware

If the MEMB is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the MEMB file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the MEMB file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the MEMB file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with MEMB extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Pro/ENGINEER Temporary file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Pro/Engineer

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support MEMB files. Close all running programs and try opening the MEMB file.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Pro/ENGINEER Temporary file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle MEMB files.

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