Opening an XVM File

The XVM file type is primarily associated with VMware.

XVM	File extension: XVM
	File type:	Virtual Machine Console

What is an XVM file?

XVM files mostly belong to VMware by VMware, Inc. Opens a virtual machine window.

How to open an XVM file

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

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4 Steps to Open an Unknown .XVM File

XVM files can come from different programs and aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: An IT admin source suggests a Virtual Machine Console file. A gamer source implies a World of Tanks mod config.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a text editor or hex viewer:
- Readable JSON/text often implies a game mod config.
- Binary data usually indicates a VMware file (MIME type: application/x-vmware-console).
Use the Original Software: You typically need the original app, like VMware (by VMware, Inc.) or World of Tanks. If uncertain, ask the sender.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for XVM File Extension

Related files:

xwm, crackme, xc, vmss, vmsn, vdmk

Mime type:

application/x-vmware-console

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: VMware.Console.Config
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\VMware\VMware Workstation\vmware.exe -o %1

ProgramID: VMware.Console.Config
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\VMware\VMware Workstation\ -o %1

ProgramID: VMware.Console.Config
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\VMware\VMware Remote Console\vmwareConsole.exe -o

ProgramID: VMware.Console.Config
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\VMware\VMware Server\vmware.exe -o

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an xvm Virtual Machine Console is a special file format by VMware, Inc. and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with XVM files

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