A $vm file extension is related to the Windows 3.x Virtual Manager temporary data.
Software that open $vm file
$VM file extension - Windows 3.x Virtual Manager temporary data
What is $vm file? How to open $vm files?
Old file extension. Used by Microsoft Windows 3.x. Stores temporary data.
Temporary files may be created by computer programs for a variety of purposes; principally when a program cannot allocate enough memory for its tasks, when the program is working on data bigger than architecture's address space, or as a primitive form of inter-process communication.
This $vm file type entry was marked as obsolete and no longer supported file format.
This type of file is no longer actively used and is most likely obsolete. This is typically the case for system files in old operating systems, file types from long discontinued software, or previous versions of certain file types (like documents, projects etc.) that were replaced in higher versions of their original programs.
The default software associated to open $vm file:
Microsoft Windows 3.x
(obsolete software)
Company or developer:
Microsoft Corporation
Windows 3.X is a popular operating system used in early 90s with graphical user interface and multitasking. The first version (3.0) was released in 1990 and last version (3.11 for Workgroups) in 1993. Windows 3.X is not independent operating system like Windows NT core based systems, but it need pre-installed MS-DOS system to run. It was the first version of Windows that uses virtual device drivers (VXD) and virtual memory features. In 1995 was replaced by Windows 95.
List of software applications associated to the .$vm file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open $vm file, edit $vm file, convert $vm file, view $vm file, play $vm file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Hint:
Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting $vm files.
Programs that can create $vm file - Windows 3.x Virtual Manager temporary data
Programs supporting the exension $vm on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about Microsoft Windows 3.x for create $vm file action.
Microsoft Windows:
Microsoft Windows 3.x (obsolete/discontinued)