Opening PMQ Files

The PMQ file type is primarily associated with Pegasus Mail.

PMQ	File extension: PMQ
	File type:	Mail Filter Rules

What is a PMQ file?

PMQ files mostly belong to Pegasus Mail by David Harris. Files: RULES.PMQ, WINRULES.PMQ, WINRULEA.PMQ, or WPMCSELF.PMQ.

How to open a PMQ file

You need a suitable software like Pegasus Mail to open a PMQ file. You need a suitable software like Pegasus Mail from David Harris to open a PMQ 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 PMQ file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PMQ file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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.PMQ File Won't Open? Here is What You Can Do

PMQ files can originate from various programs and aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If received from an email administrator or an older Windows setup, it is likely a Pegasus Mail Filter Rules file.
Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor or hex viewer to inspect the first bytes:
- Readable text or rule syntax suggests a plain-text mail filter.
- "PK" indicates a renamed ZIP archive.
- Unreadable binary data implies a proprietary format.
Use the Original Software: You usually need the original program to open it; try Pegasus Mail by David Harris, or ask the sender for the required application.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your .PMQ file onto this page to detect its format, extract readable text, and preview its contents.

Technical Data for PMQ File Extension

Related files:

pmv, cnb, pmk

a pmq Mail Filter Rule is a special file format by David Harris and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PMQ files

Associate the PMQ file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open mail filter rules. Because only the current version supports the latest PMQ file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the David Harris manufacturer website after an available Pegasus Mail update.
To make sure that your PMQ file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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