Home » Encoded Files, A » ARM

Basic information about ARM file

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

There are 4 file types using the ARM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ARM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ARM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ARM file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ARM file?
  • How to open a ARM file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ARM file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ARM file?
  • How to convert ARM files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ARM file format?


1.Detail information about ARM file extension: SoftwarePassport Protection System File

File type SoftwarePassport Protection System File Category Encoded Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ARM file is a SoftwarePassport Protection System File. The arm file extension is associated with the MySQL Enterprise Backup developed by Oracle. MySQL Enterprise Backup is used to on-line backup and restore MySQL databases.

ARM files are included with SQL database backup and contains any metadata about backup. ARM files are only for internal purposes of MySQL Enterprise Backup.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARM files

Windows		 SoftwarePassport


2.Detail information about ARM file extension: MySQL Archive Storage Engine Metadata

File type MySQL Archive Storage Engine Metadata Category Backup Files
Developer Oracle Corporation File format N/A
Description ARM file is a MySQL Archive Storage Engine Metadata developed by Oracle Corporation.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARM files

Windows		 MySQL
MySQL Enterprise Backup
MySQL Enterprise Edition


3.Detail information about ARM file extension: Alphacam Router Parameter Macro File

File type Alphacam Router Parameter Macro File Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ARM file is a Alphacam Router Parameter Macro File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARM files

Windows		 Alphacam


4.Detail information about ARM file extension: Fly! Articulated Model File

File type Fly! Articulated Model File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ARM file is a Fly! Articulated Model File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ARM files

Windows		 Fly!



Can't open a ARM 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.ARM”。

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 ARM extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ARM 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.