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Basic information about VMBA file

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

There are 1 file types using the VMBA file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VMBA file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VMBA file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VMBA file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the VMBA file?
  • How to open a VMBA file?
  • What programs do I need to open a VMBA file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a VMBA file?
  • How to convert VMBA files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to VMBA file format?


1.Detail information about VMBA file extension: VMware Configuration File

File type VMware Configuration File Category Settings Files
Developer VMware File format Text
Description VMBA file is a VMware Configuration File developed by VMware. Settings file used by VMware virtualization software; saves the configuration settings that are used for starting and running the VM; may be used as an alternative extension to .VMX, but ".vmx" is the default and recommended extension.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VMBA files

Linux
VMware Workstation 14 Pro



Can't open a VMBA 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.VMBA”。

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 VMBA extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the VMBA 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.