VMEM File Extension

What is VMEM file?

VMEM filename suffix is mostly used for VMware Virtual Machines Paging files. VMware, Inc. defined the VMware Virtual Machines Paging format standard. Files with VMEM extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with VMEM extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports VMEM files is VMware Workstation. On the official website of VMware, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theVMware Workstation software, but also about VMEM and other supported file formats.

Programs which support VMEM file extension

Programs that can handle VMEM files are as follows. Files with VMEM suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with VMEM extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening VMEM files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with VMEM files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the VMware Workstation

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening VMEM files is that no program that can handle VMEM files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install VMware Workstation. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support VMEM files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit VMware Workstation website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update VMware Workstation to the latest version

You still cannot access VMEM files although VMware Workstation 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. This can be one of the causes why VMEM files are not compatible with VMware Workstation. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using VMware Workstation.

Step 3. Associate VMware Virtual Machines Paging files with VMware Workstation

If you have the latest version of VMware Workstation installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage VMEM on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the VMEM file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where VMware Workstation is installed, check the Always use this app to open VMEM files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with VMEM extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with VMEM extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the VMEM for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the VMEM file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the VMEM in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the VMEM is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the VMEM file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the VMEM file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic VMEM file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with VMEM extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open VMware Workstation

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with VMEM extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with VMware Virtual Machines Paging file. It may be the case that the VMEM files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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