PARM

Basic information about PARM file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PARM（*.PARM or *.parm）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the PARM file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the PARM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PARM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PARM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PARM file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the PARM file?
How to open a PARM file?
What programs do I need to open a PARM file?
What programs help to create and edit a PARM file?
How to convert PARM files to another file format?
How to convert another files to PARM file format?

1.Detail information about PARM file extension: SAS Scalable Performance Data Server LIBNAME

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PARM files
File type	SAS Scalable Performance Data Server LIBNAME	Category	Settings Files
Developer	SAS Institute Inc.	File format	N/A
Description	PARM file is a SAS Scalable Performance Data Server LIBNAME developed by SAS Institute Inc.. PARM is a file extension commonly associated with SAS Scalable Performance Data Server LIBNAME files. SAS Scalable Performance Data Server LIBNAME format was developed by SAS Institute Inc.. PARM file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with PARM extension are categorized as Settings Files files. The Settings Files subset comprises 1087 various file formats. The most popular software that supports PARM files is SAS Scalable Performance Server. Software named SAS Scalable Performance Server was created by SAS Institute Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and PARM files, check the developer’s official website.
Windows	SAS Scalable Performance Server

Can't open a PARM file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.PARM”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the PARM extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support PARM file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of PARM files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a PARM file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PARM file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a PARM file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the PARM file is damaged.
Whether the PARM file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the PARM file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the PARM file format is incompletely.
Whether the PARM file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PARM file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PARM file.

If the PARM file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.