Opening a MEM File

The MEM file type is primarily associated with Visual FoxPro.

MEM	File extension: MEM
	File type:	memory variables and arrays

What is a MEM file?

MEM files mostly belong to Visual FoxPro by Microsoft. MEM file extension is associated with the backup files used by the Visual FoxPro application owned by Microsoft.

Main Use: Microsoft Visual FoxPro is a programming language as well as a relational database management system used in the development of data-centric computer applications. Visual FoxPro uses MEM files to backup memory arrays and variables used in FoxPro database projects. These backup MEM files can be restored using the RESTORE FROM command.
Other Uses: MEM file type is associated with the Parallels Desktop for Mac application. Parallels Desktop for Mac software used to install and run virtual Windows on Apple Macs. Parallels Desktop for Mac uses MEM files to store a virtual machine memory dump on the Mac which is used in restoring the virtual machine from its state of sleep. MEM memory dump files can be used to restore the status of a virtual PC to that of an earlier time. Multiple time-stamped MEM memory dump files can also be used to restore the state of a virtual system at a specific time. The finance and accounting software Medlin Payroll, also uses MEM files to save additional vendor-related information.

How to open MEM files

You need a suitable software like Visual FoxPro to open a MEM file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your MEM file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a MEM file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert MEM files:

Visual FoxPro by Microsoft
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MEM files are often referred to as Visual FoxPro data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
BPM Studio (sampler functions save file) by ALCATECH
BPM Studio is a professional DJ mixing application, published by ALCATECH - for DJs, discos, dancing schools, radio stations, etc. It is developed for editing, pitching, mixing, cue-point setting, and looping audio tracks. The MEM file stores saved sampler functions used for the creation of special effects for mixed music. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Manual, Support
Clarion (database memo file) by SoftVelocity
SoftVelocity Clarion is a fourth-generation programming language (4GL), multi-paradigm, and Integrated Development Environment (IDE) designed for database application development. Besides the Clarion 4GL language, this product includes C++ and Modula-2 compilers. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Clarion Magazine, Support, Clarion on Wikipedia, Tutorials
FANUC Picture (parameter file) by FANUC
FANUC Picture is a tool developed for creating a machine operation screen on a computer. It is used to set a screen layout and graphical parameters like the locations, shapes, and sizes of components. This tool uses the MEM data file for storing parameters. A memory card MEM file stores screen data parameters for reading into the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machine. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Manual, FANUC on Wikipedia
MioFactory (object file) by Mioplanet
Mioplanet MioFactory is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) designed for creating applications in HTML, JavaScript, MioScript, and Flash - with its step-by-step wizards. The MEM file stores project-related objects. This IDE is old and discontinued. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Info
Mnemosyne (flash card collection file) by Mnemosyne Project
Mnemosyne is a freeware flash-card tool. It is a collection of flash-cards written in Python and intended for use under the Windows, Linux, Mac OS X, and Android platforms. Mnemosyne uses a spaced repetition technique - an evidence-based learning technique for increasing the rate of memorization. Each card has both - question and answer, can include text, references to image and sound files. This data is stored in a MEM file. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Documentation, Mnemosyne on Wikipedia
Parallels Desktop for Mac (memory dump file) by Parallels
Parallels Desktop for Mac is software developed for hardware virtualization on the Macintosh platform with Intel processors. It is developed by Parallels, today a subsidiary of Corel. The MEM file contains a memory dump from the virtual machine. It is used for restoring the virtual machine from suspend mode. This file format is classified as System. Related links: Users Guide, Parallels Desktop for Mac on Wikipedia, Support
Payroll Software (data file) by Medlin Accounting
Medlin Accounting Payroll Software is a desktop payroll software developed for managing up to 5000 employees per employer. This Windows-based software can print on many blank check paper styles. The MEM files contain additional vendor data. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Support, Overview
Virtual Game Station (game content file) by Connectix
Connectix Virtual Game Station is an emulating software developed for playing Sony Playstation games on Windows and Macintosh platforms. It was acquired by Sony and later sold to Microsoft. This software is obsoleted and discontinued. MEM file contains the contents of a PlayStation game that can be loaded by this emulator. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Manual, Virtual Game Station on Wikipedia
WordPerfect (macro file) by Corel
Corel WordPerfect is a word processor program developed first for DOS and later for Unix and Mac OS. Today is a part of the WordPerfect Office suite, and the latest versions are developed for Windows OS. The MEM files store macros made by Macro Editor. This file format is classified as Executable. Related links: Users Guide, Support, WordPerfect on Wikipedia

MEM format details:

A file format defines how the data in the file is structured. The first characters in a file identify the file format, for example, HTML files start with the bytes <html>. If the file extension or signature does not match the file format, errors will occur when opening or editing the file. Knowledge is power - this also applies when dealing with unknown or faulty files. Our examination of the MEM files comes to the following conclusion:

The MEM file extension is very common and does not have a uniform file format. The file formats most commonly found in MEM files are:

9% of all MEM files have the same signature 48 57 00 00 00 00 00 00. If you open these files in a text editor, you will see only illegible characters. A typical file size is 46 KB. It is a modern file type. Several words can almost always be found in the files, e.g. SINGLE, NORMAL, REALTIME and 8430MEM0000. The file name WAVE0001.MEM or AUTO0001.MEM is characteristic of these files.
6% of all MEM files use the same file format, which have the signature 53 FF 00. The contents of these files cannot be read by a human; only a computer program can interpret the data. Most of these files are 530 MB to 4 GB in size. The file name evidence.mem or 20180601.mem is typical for these files. Such files sometimes refer to capture, image and memory.

All other MEM files (85%) have no consistent format, the following 14 formats can be found: Fanuc parameters, Mnemosyne database, WordPerfect, EXE, EMiL, PIONEER and TMOD. They are often associated with math, monaliza, numbers, data, snowden or windows. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your MEM file!

Technical Data for MEM File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

zip, mem3, 7z, aybubiltekmem, memo, 001, men, evtx, memory, bpijul, membody, pcapng, sys, 000, dwarf, e01, vmem, raw, dmp, zlib, fmt, win, scx

Related links:

Manuals, Visual FoxPro on Wikipedia

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: Hackman.MemoFile
EXEFile: %SystemRoot%\notepad.exe %1

ProgramID: MemopadFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Intense Language Office\COMMON\Offman.exe /MEM:%1

ProgramID: VGS Memory Card
EXEFile: G:\epsxe\MemManager.exe %1

ProgramID: VGS Memory Card
EXEFile: E:\Emulators\PlayStation\memcards\MemManager.exe %1

ProgramID: VGS Memory Card
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ePSXeLauncher\MemManager.exe

ProgramID: memfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Quicken Medical Expense Manager\MemStart.exe

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a mem memory variables and array is a special file format by Microsoft and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with MEM files

Associate the MEM file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open memory variables and arrays. Because only the current version supports the latest MEM file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microsoft manufacturer website after an available Visual FoxPro update.
To make sure that your MEM file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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