VMSN File Extension

What is VMSN file?

VMSN filename suffix is mostly used for VMware Snapshot State Format files. VMware defined the VMware Snapshot State Format format standard. VMSN files are supported by software applications available for devices running Linux, Mac OS, Windows. VMSN file belongs to the Data Files category just like 1326 other filename extensions listed in our database. Users are advised to use VMware Workstation software for managing VMSN files, although 3 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named VMware Workstation was created by VMware, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and VMSN files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support VMSN file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support VMSN files. Files with VMSN 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 VMSN extension?

Being unable to open files with VMSN extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to VMware Snapshot State Format 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. Download and install VMware Workstation

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening VMSN files is that no program that can handle VMSN files is installed on user’s system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing VMware Workstation or different compatible program, such as VMware Fusion, VMware vSphere. 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 VMware Workstation installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit VMware, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of VMware Workstation and update if needed

If you already have VMware Workstation installed on your systems and VMSN files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that VMware Workstation cannot handle files with VMSN may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of VMware Workstation is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate VMware Snapshot State Format files with VMware Workstation

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate VMSN files with latest version of VMware Workstation you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the VMSN with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• 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 VMware Workstation installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open VMSN files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with VMSN extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select VMware Workstation and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with VMSN extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

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

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the VMSN file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the VMSN file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the VMSN file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the VMSN file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If you obtained the problematic VMSN file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. 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 VMSN 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. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the VMware Snapshot State Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run VMware Workstation

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support VMSN files. Close all running programs and try opening the VMSN file.

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 VMware Snapshot State Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with VMSN files affecting older versions of given software.

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