File extension VPM
| File type | Garmin Voice Format |
| Developer | Garmin |
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What is a VPM file?
VPM is a file extension used by systems installed in Garmin GPS navigation devices. VPM files are audio data storage files that serve as messages and alerts to system users. They are played at the right times. VPM files were available in the system in many languages.
Currently, this file format is rare and is considered obsolete.
Program(s) that can open the .VPM file
Windows
How to open VPM files
If you cannot open the VPM 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 VPM 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 VPM file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the VPM format files
The inability to open and operate the VPM 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 Garmin Voice Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a VPM file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the VPM file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the VPM from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the VPM format
- The VPM 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 VPM file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a VPM file are out of date.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 VPM file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the VPM file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the VPM file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
Updated 04/19/2022
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.VPM) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected VPM 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 VPM 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. VPM) 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.