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Basic information about VDM file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension VDM（*.VDM or *.vdm）, 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 VDM file yourself.

There are 5 file types using the VDM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VDM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VDM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VDM file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about VDM file extension: Microsoft Windows Defender Malware Definition Data

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDM files
File type	Microsoft Windows Defender Malware Definition Data	Category	Misc Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	VDM file is a Microsoft Windows Defender Malware Definition Data. The vdm file extension is associated with the Microsoft Windows Defender and Microsoft Windows Security Essentials an anti-spyware and anti-malware tools for Microsoft Windows operating system. The vdm file stores malware and virus definitions. Security Essentials is stand-alone software. Windows Defender is integrated to Microsoft Windows.
Windows	Microsoft Security Essentials Microsoft Windows 10 Microsoft Windows 8 Microsoft Windows 7 Microsoft Windows Vista

2.Detail information about VDM file extension: VDM Specification File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDM files
File type	VDM Specification File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	VDM	File format	Text
Description	VDM file is a VDM Specification File developed by VDM.
Windows	VDMTools View with a text editor VEDIT
macOS	VDMTools View with a text editor
Linux	VDMTools View with a text editor

3.Detail information about VDM file extension: VEDIT Macro File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDM files
File type	VEDIT Macro File	Category	Developer Files
Developer	Greenview Data	File format	Text
Description	VDM file is a VEDIT Macro File developed by Greenview Data.
Windows	Greenview Data VEDIT Microsoft Notepad Any text editor

4.Detail information about VDM file extension: PEPS SolidCut CAD/CAM Graphics Or Machining File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDM files
File type	PEPS SolidCut CAD/CAM Graphics Or Machining File	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	VDM file is a PEPS SolidCut CAD/CAM Graphics Or Machining File.
Windows	PEPS

5.Detail information about VDM file extension: Videoswitch Security Video Recording

Software programs that will open, edit or convert VDM files
File type	Videoswitch Security Video Recording	Category	Video Files
Developer	N/A	File format	N/A
Description	VDM file is a Videoswitch Security Video Recording.
Windows	VI-VIEWER-PRO

Can't open a VDM 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.VDM”。

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 VDM extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support VDM 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 VDM 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 VDM file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a VDM 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 VDM file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the VDM 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.