File extension TPM
| File type | TextPad Macro Format |
| Developer | Helios Software Solutions |
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What is a TPM file?
TPM is a filename extension associated with TextPad text editor developed by Helios Software Solutions. TPM files store text data. TextPad is used mostly by programmers to write code as it offers various helpful features, such as code highlighting.
TPM files store TextPad macros. TextPad is available for Microsoft Windows XP through Windows 10. Single- and multi-user TextPad licenses are available.
Program(s) that can open the .TPM file
Windows
How to open TPM files
If you cannot open the TPM 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 TPM 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 TPM file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the TPM format files
The inability to open and operate the TPM 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 TextPad Macro Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a TPM file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the TPM file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the TPM from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the TPM format
- The TPM 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 TPM file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a TPM file are out of date.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 TPM file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the TPM file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the TPM file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 10/02/2022
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.TPM) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected TPM 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 TPM 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. TPM) 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.