File extension FRM
| File type | MySQL Database Metadata Format |
| Developer | MySQL |
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What is a FRM file?
FRM files describe table definitions and are indispensable elements of MySQL databases. Any user-created table will automatically be represented by file with FRM extension.
FRM files are always named after the table that they store and are platform independent. The format is well-documented and all file structure elements such as headers, columns, keys, and comments are described in detail on MySQL website.
Program(s) that can open the .FRM file
How to open FRM files
If you cannot open the FRM file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports FRM among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the FRM file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the FRM format files
The inability to open and operate the FRM file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the MySQL Database Metadata Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a FRM file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the FRM file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the FRM from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the FRM format
- The FRM file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the FRM file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a FRM file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the FRM file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the FRM file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the FRM file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Similar extensions
| .abs | Absolute Database Single-file Database Format |
| .accdb | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Database Format |
| .accdc | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Digitally Signed Database Format |
| .accde | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Compiled Execute Only Format |
| .accdr | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Runtime Mode Database Format |
| .accdt | Microsoft Access 2007/2010 Database Template Format |
| .accdw | Microsoft Access Link Format |
| .accft | Microsoft Access Template Format |
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.FRM) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected FRM file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the FRM file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. FRM) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.