PMA File Extension

What is PMA file?

PMA is a file extension commonly associated with Microsoft Windows Performance Monitor Data files. Microsoft Corporation defined the Microsoft Windows Performance Monitor Data format standard. Files with PMA extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with PMA extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports PMA files is Microsoft Windows. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theMicrosoft Windows software, but also about PMA and other supported file formats.

Programs which support PMA file extension

The following listing features PMA-compatible programs. Files with PMA extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with PMA extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PMA files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Microsoft Windows Performance Monitor Data files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with PMA files.

Step 1. Install Microsoft Windows software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PMA files is that no program that can handle PMA files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Microsoft Windows and install it on your device. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Microsoft Windows installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Microsoft Windows and update if needed

If the problems with opening PMA files still occur even after installing Microsoft Windows, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Microsoft Windows is available. 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 Microsoft Windows installed, it may not support PMA format. The most recent version of Microsoft Windows is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open PMA files to Microsoft Windows

If you have the latest version of Microsoft Windows installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage PMA on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the PMA file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Microsoft Windows is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PMA files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with PMA extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PMA extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the PMA file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the PMA file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the PMA file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. PMA file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with PMA extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the PMA file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the PMA file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Microsoft Windows Performance Monitor Data file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Microsoft Windows

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

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Microsoft Windows Performance Monitor Data files. It may be the case that the PMA files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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