VMTM File Extension

What is VMTM file?

VMTM filename suffix is mostly used for VMware Team Data Format files. VMware Team Data Format specification was created by VMware. Files with VMTM extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Windows platform. VMTM file belongs to the Settings Files category just like 1305 other filename extensions listed in our database. VMware Workstation supports VMTM files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. On the official website of VMware, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theVMware Workstation software, but also about VMTM and other supported file formats.

Programs which support VMTM file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 2 operating systems that support VMTM files. Files with VMTM 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 VMTM extension?

Being unable to open files with VMTM extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to VMware Team Data 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. Install VMware Workstation software

Problems with opening and working with VMTM files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with VMTM files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install VMware Workstation. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support VMTM files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading VMware Workstation installed is by going to developer’s website (VMware, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update VMware Workstation to the latest version

If the problems with opening VMTM files still occur even after installing VMware Workstation, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of VMware Workstation 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 VMTM files are not compatible with VMware Workstation. 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 Team Data Format files with VMware Workstation

After installing VMware Workstation (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open VMTM files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the VMTM 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 VMware Workstation is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open VMTM files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the VMTM file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with VMTM extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the VMTM 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 VMTM file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

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

Should it happed that the VMTM is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the VMTM file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the VMTM file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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 VMTM 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.

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 VMware Team Data Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle VMware Workstation

If the systems has insufficient resources to open VMTM files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with VMware Team Data Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with VMTM files affecting older versions of given software.

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