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Basic information about PVS file

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

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

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

1.Detail information about PVS file extension: Parallels Desktop Configuration File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PVS files
File type	Parallels Desktop Configuration File	Category	Settings Files
Developer	Parallels	File format	N/A
Description	PVS file is a Parallels Desktop Configuration File developed by Parallels. Stores configuration settings for Parallels Desktop, a program that allows Windows or Linux to run on an Intel-based Mac; loaded by the Parallels virtual machine when the program is started.
Windows	VMware vCenter Converter Parallels Workstation VMware vCenter Converter Standalone
macOS	Parallels Desktop 13 for Mac

How to convert PVS files to another file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for PVS files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PVS to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PVS to HDD	PVS to PDF	PVS to STP	PVS to TIB
PVS to VMC	PVS to VMDK

How to convert another files to PVS file format?

There are 5 records in our database eligible for another files to PVS file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to PVS conversion, you may use the option.

TIB to PVS	VMC to PVS	SV2I to PVS	HDD to PVS
VMX to PVS

Can't open a PVS 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.PVS”。

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 PVS extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the PVS 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.