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CMP File Description

Written by:   |   Revised: December 05, 2018

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CMP File Summary

The CMP File Extension has eighteen different file types (mostly seen as the Windows Connection Manager Profile format) and can be opened with twenty-one distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Windows Server 2016 software). These files can be categorized as Settings Files, Plugin Files, or CAD Files. In the majority of cases, these files will be Settings Files.

File Extension CMP is supported by Windows, Windows Server 2008 R2, and Windows Server 2012 operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. CMP files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

If you are having problems opening CMP files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
Universality
3014
Ranking

/ 11690

Active

Status

5

December

2018

Revised

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Known CMP Files

  18 known file types use this extension

Main CMP Affiliation

.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Windows Connection Manager Profile

A CMP file is a settings file created by Microsoft Windows' Connection Manager, a software suite that allows system administrators to setup Windows remote connection profiles. It stores profile information that includes usernames, passwords, and phone numbers to dial.

Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Group:Settings Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cmp

Software Programs That Open The Windows Connection Manager Profile:


Microsoft Windows Server 2016 by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Additional CMP Files

.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:HotDocs Clause Component File

A CMP file is a text module created by HotDocs, a form preparation software created by Matthew Bender. It contains a clause which contains text as well as HotDocs components (e.g., form fields).

Developer: Matthew Bender
Group:Plugin Files

Software Programs That Open HotDocs Clause Component File Files:


HotDocs by Matthew Bender

Compatible with:

Windows
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Solid Edge Wire Harness File

A CMP file can also be a wire harness designed by the eCAD program Solid Edge Wire Harness Design developed by Siemens. It contains cable harness and wire routing designs.

Developer: Siemens AG
Group:CAD Files

Software Programs That Open Solid Edge Wire Harness File Files:


Solid Edge by Siemens PLM Software

Compatible with:

Windows
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Generic CADD Component File

A CMP file is a drawing component file created by Generic CADD, a Windows CAD program developed. It is now replaced by General CADD.

Developer: General CADD Products
Group:CAD Files

Software Programs That Open Generic CADD Component File Files:


General CADD Pro by General CADD Products

Compatible with:

Windows

Visual CADD by TriTools

Compatible with:

Windows
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Microsoft SharePoint Server Backup

A CMP file can also be a backup file created by Microsoft Sharepoint, a content and document management web framework. This type of file is categorized as Standard Microsoft Cabinet files.

Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Group:Backup Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft SharePoint Server Backup Files:


Microsoft SharePoint by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows Server 2008 R2
Windows Server 2012
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Route 66 Address Document Format

The CMP file extension is related to the navigation software Route 66 and contains some sort of address document format created by the software.

Developer: Route 66 Systems
Group:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Route 66 Address Document Format Files:


Route 66 by Route 66 Systems

Compatible with:

Windows
iOS
Android
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:PKWare Compression Library Archive File

The CMP file extension is associated with PKWare Compression Library and used for its compressed archives.

Developer: PKWare
Group:Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open PKWare Compression Library Archive File Files:


PKWare by PKWare

Compatible with:

Windows

Data Compression Library by PKWare

Compatible with:

Windows
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:CorelDRAW Postscript Printer Header File

The CMP file extension is related to CorelDraw and contains Postscript printer header information created by the program.

Developer: Corel
Group:Settings Files

Software Programs That Open CorelDRAW Postscript Printer Header File Files:


CorelDRAW Graphics Suite by Corel

Compatible with:

Windows
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Discorp CMP JPEG Image File Format

Old images related to Discorp uses the CMP file format. It is a relatively old format and probably not currently in use.

Developer: Dealer Information Systems Corporation (DIS Corp)
Group:Raster Image Files

Software Programs That Open Discorp CMP JPEG Image File Format Files:


XnView MP by XnSoft

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Android
Linux
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Freelancer Physical Model Layout File

The space simulator game Freelancer uses the CMP file extension for one of its game files. It contains graphics - physical model layout data.

Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Group:Game Files

Software Programs That Open Freelancer Physical Model Layout File Files:


Freelancer by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Microsoft Internet Explorer Custom Menu Plugin Files

The CMP file extension is also used by Microsoft Internet Explorer and is used for plugins by the web browser.

Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Group:3D Image Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Internet Explorer Custom Menu Plugin Files Files:


Internet Explorer by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Microsoft Word For DOS User Dictionary File

The CMP file extension is associated with the early versions of Microsoft Word for user-created dictionary files.

Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Group:Data Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Word For DOS User Dictionary File Files:


Microsoft Word by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Giza Specifier Color Map File

A GMP file is related to the program Giza Studio and contains specifier color map data associated with the program.

Developer: 20-20 Technologies Inc
Group:Graphic Files

Software Programs That Open Giza Specifier Color Map File Files:


20-20 Giza Studio by 20-20 Technologies Inc

Compatible with:

Windows
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:SWAT 3 Compressed Sound File

The CMP file extension is used by the computer game SWAT 3 containing compressed sound files used primarily for in-game purposes.

Developer: Sierra Entertainment
Group:Game Files

Software Programs That Open SWAT 3 Compressed Sound File Files:


SWAT 3 by Sierra Entertainment

Compatible with:

Windows
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:THEOS Compressed Archive

A CMP file may also be a compressed archive file used by the THEOS operating system.

Developer: THEOS Software Corporation
Group:Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open THEOS Compressed Archive Files:


THEOS by THEOS Software Corporation

Compatible with:

THEOS
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Atari Jaguar Compressed Sound Sample

The CMP file extension is also used by the gaming console Atari Jaguar. It contains compressed sound sample created from a raw 16-bit (can either be mono or stereo) sound sample file using the SNDCMP utility.

Developer: Atari Corporation
Group:Audio Files

Software Programs That Open Atari Jaguar Compressed Sound Sample Files:


Atari Jaguar by Atari Corporation

Compatible with:

Atari TOS
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:SimCreator Script File

The CMP file extension is related to SimCreator and is primarily used for script files written in C programming language.

Developer: Realtime Technologies
Group:System Files

Software Programs That Open SimCreator Script File Files:


SimCreator by Realtime Technologies

Compatible with:

Windows
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:LEAD 1BIT Bitmap Picture

The CMP file extension is related to the proprietary bitmap image format of LEADTOOLS. It is a compressed format that has a better compression and performance than CCITT G4, but not as good as the newer ABC. The Type B variety provides better compression ratios than Type A.

Developer: LEAD Technologies Inc.
Group:Raster Image Files

Software Programs That Open LEAD 1BIT Bitmap Picture Files:


LEADTOOLS Imaging SDK by LEAD Technologies Inc.

Compatible with:

Windows

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CMP File Popularity


Mobile Device Share

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)

File Extension Device Breakdown (desktop / mobile / tablet)

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


CMP Troubleshooting


Typical CMP Opening Challenges

Microsoft Windows Server 2016 Disappeared

You attempt to load your CMP file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The CMP File Extension". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Windows Server 2016 is not installed on %%os%%. The typical path of opening your CMP with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your CMP file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


Outdated Microsoft Windows Server 2016

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Windows Connection Manager Profile file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Windows Server 2016 installed, you'll need to install the correct version. 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: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the CMP file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Conclusion: The majority of CMP file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Windows Server 2016 version installed.


Associated Difficulties Loading CMP Files

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Windows Server 2016 installed, you can still experience difficulties opening CMPs. If you're still experiencing problems opening CMP files, there could be other computer problems. These issues include:

  • CMP file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Corruption of the CMP file description inside the Registry
  • Partial installation of Microsoft Windows Server 2016 that did not fully complete
  • Something has caused file corruption of your CMP
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your CMP
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your CMP file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Windows Connection Manager Profile file successfully

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