PMV File Extension

What is PMV file?

PMV filename suffix is mostly used for PlanMaker Spreadsheet Template files. PlanMaker Spreadsheet Template specification was created by SoftMaker Software. Files with PMV extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. PMV file format, along with 100 other file formats, belongs to the Spreadsheet Files category. Users are advised to use SoftMaker Office software for managing PMV files, although 3 other programs can also handle this type of file. On the official website of SoftMaker Software GmbH developer not only will you find detailed information about theSoftMaker Office software, but also about PMV and other supported file formats.

Programs which support PMV file extension

Programs that can handle PMV files are as follows. PMV 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 PMV extension?

Problems with accessing PMV may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with PMV 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. Get the SoftMaker Office

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports PMV files installed on the system. The most obvious solution is to download and install SoftMaker Office or one to the listed programs: PlanMaker, Ashampoo Office, PlanMaker Viewer. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading SoftMaker Office installed is by going to developer’s website (SoftMaker Software GmbH) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of SoftMaker Office

You still cannot access PMV files although SoftMaker Office is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. 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 SoftMaker Office installed, it may not support PMV 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 SoftMaker Office.

Step 3. Associate PlanMaker Spreadsheet Template files with SoftMaker Office

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

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the PMV 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 SoftMaker Office is installed, check the Always use this app to open PMV files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the PMV file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• 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 PMV extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the PMV for errors

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

1. Check the PMV file for viruses or malware

If the PMV is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. 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 PMV file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the PMV file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with PMV extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative 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 SoftMaker Office

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

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with PlanMaker Spreadsheet Template files. It may be the case that the PMV files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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