Types of IFM Files

Principal IFM Type

.IFM

File Ext:	.ifm
Group:	Informed Form Data Document

IFM file is a form file generated by Informed Filler, an application used by government organizations, businesses, and universities to manage electronic forms that can be filled out and submitted.

Organization:	Shana Corporation
Group:	Data Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ifm

Software Programs That Open The Informed Form Data Document:

Shana Informed Filler by Shana Corporation

Windows

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Sources of IFM Problems

Common IFM Opening Problems

Shana Informed Filler Removed

When trying to open your IFM file, you get the error "Can't Open IFM File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Shana Informed Filler isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your IFM with Shana Informed Filler, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: When another IFM application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Outdated Shana Informed Filler

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Shana Informed Filler installed that's incompatible with your Informed Form Data Document type. If you do not have the proper version Shana Informed Filler (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of IFM file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Conclusion: The majority of IFM file opening issues are due to not having the correct Shana Informed Filler version installed.

More Causes of Problems Opening IFMs

Assuming you have the right Shana Informed Filler version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening IFM files. Other IFM opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• IFM file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Accidental deletion of the description of the IFM file in the Windows registry
• Corrupt install of Shana Informed Filler or other IFM-related program
• File corruption affecting your IFM file
• Past or present virus infection has affected your IFM
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your IFM file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Informed Form Data Document file successfully