VM File Extension

What is VM file?

VM filename suffix is mostly used for Velocity Template files. Velocity Template format was developed by Apache. Files with VM extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform. Files with VM extension are categorized as Developer Files files. The Developer Files subset comprises 1205 various file formats. The most popular program for handling VM files is Apache Velocity, but users can choose among 2 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Apache Software Foundation developer not only will you find detailed information about theApache Velocity software, but also about VM and other supported file formats.

Programs which support VM file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open VM files divided into 3 categories according to system platform supported. Files with VM 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 VM extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening VM files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Velocity Template files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Apache Velocity

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening VM files is that no program that can handle VM files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Apache Velocity. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Apache Velocity installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Apache Software Foundation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Apache Velocity to the latest version

If the problems with opening VM files still occur even after installing Apache Velocity, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Apache Velocity is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why VM files are not compatible with Apache Velocity. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Apache Velocity.

Step 3. Associate Velocity Template files with Apache Velocity

After installing Apache Velocity (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open VM files. 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 VM file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Apache Velocity installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open VM files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the VM file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Apache Velocity and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with VM extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the VM is not faulty

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

1. Check the VM file for viruses or malware

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

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

If you obtained the problematic VM 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 VM extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Velocity Template file.

4. Check whether your system can handle Apache Velocity

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

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 Velocity Template file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with VM files affecting older versions of given software.

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