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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
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Solid Edge Wire Harness File
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Generic CADD Component File
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Microsoft SharePoint Server Backup
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Route 66 Address Document Format
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:PKWare Compression Library Archive File
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:CorelDRAW Postscript Printer Header File
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Discorp CMP JPEG Image File Format
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Freelancer Physical Model Layout File
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Microsoft Internet Explorer Custom Menu Plugin Files
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Microsoft Word For DOS User Dictionary File
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Giza Specifier Color Map File
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:SWAT 3 Compressed Sound File
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:THEOS Compressed Archive
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:Atari Jaguar Compressed Sound Sample
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:SimCreator Script File
.CMP
File ID:.cmp
File Type:LEAD 1BIT Bitmap Picture

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CMP File Popularity


Mobile Device Share

SamsungAppleHuaweiXiaomiLGSamsung: 41%Apple: 31%Huawei: 13%Xiaomi: 10%LG: 4%
Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)

File Extension Device Breakdown (desktop / mobile / tablet)

DesktopMobileTabletDesktop: 84%Mobile: 14%Tablet: 1%
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 "- Can't Open The CMP File Extension". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Windows Server 2016 is not installed on - . The typical path of opening your CMP with a double-click won't work because - 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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