Troubleshoot PSM Files
Troubles Opening PSM Files
Turbo Pascal Disappeared
When trying to open your PSM file, you get the error "Can't Open PSM File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Turbo Pascal isn't installed on your PC. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the PSM file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.
Tip: If you don't have Turbo Pascal installed, and you know of another program to open your PSM file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".
Turbo Pascal is Out-of-Date
It is possible that your version of Turbo Pascal isn't able to open your Turbo Pascal Symbol Table Of IDE file due to incompatibility. Visit the Embarcadero Technologies website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Turbo Pascal. Your Turbo Pascal Symbol Table Of IDE file was probably created by a newer release of Turbo Pascal than what's currently installed your computer.
Tip: Right-clicking on your PSM, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.
Summary: Not having the right Turbo Pascal version on your computer can cause problems opening PSM files.
More Causes of Problems Opening PSMs
Although you might already have Turbo Pascal or another PSM-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Turbo Pascal Symbol Table Of IDE files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening PSM files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):
- File references in the Windows Registry for PSM are wrong
- Corruption of the PSM file description inside the Registry
- Invalid installation of a PSM-associated program (eg. Turbo Pascal)
- PSM file corruption
- Your PSM has adversely impacted by malware
- Hardware associated with PSM has outdated drivers
- Windows has inadequate resources to open your Turbo Pascal Symbol Table Of IDE file
Quiz: Which file extension is not a type of spreadsheet?
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An XES file is a type of Settings File, used to store program configuration details. Although it has "X" in the name, it is not a spreadsheet file.
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An XES file is a type of Settings File, used to store program configuration details. Although it has "X" in the name, it is not a spreadsheet file.
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