PMS File Extension

What is PMS file?

PMS is a file extension commonly associated with Pegasus Mail Signature files. Pegasus Mail Signature format was developed by David Harris. PMS file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. PMS file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing PMS files is Pegasus Mail. Software named Pegasus Mail was created by David Harris. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PMS files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support PMS file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support PMS files. PMS 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 PMS extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PMS files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with PMS 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 Pegasus Mail software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PMS files is that no program that can handle PMS files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Pegasus Mail developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Pegasus Mail installed is by going to developer’s website (David Harris) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Pegasus Mail and update if needed

If you already have Pegasus Mail installed on your systems and PMS files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of Pegasus Mail installed, it may not support PMS format. The most recent version of Pegasus Mail is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Pegasus Mail Signature files with Pegasus Mail

If you have the latest version of Pegasus Mail installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage PMS on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the PMS file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Pegasus Mail is installed, check the Always use this app to open PMS files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with PMS extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PMS extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the PMS file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The PMS may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the PMS file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the PMS file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the PMS file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the PMS 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. It could happen the the download process of file with PMS extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Pegasus Mail Signature file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Pegasus Mail

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Pegasus Mail Signature files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the PMS files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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