PMQ File: What is it?

Writer:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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PMQ File Summary

File Extension PMQ has only one distinct file type (Microsoft Target Analyzer File format) and is mostly associated with a single related software program from Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Windows Embedded Studio). PMQ files are categorized ordinarily as Developer Files.

PMQ files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows operating system. The main PMQ file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

To learn more about PMQ files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening PMQ files.

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Known PMQ Files


Main PMQ Affiliation

.PMQ
Extension:.pmq
Group:Microsoft Target Analyzer File

PMQ file is associated with Target Analyzer, an application used to analyze hardware components of the embedded system. PMQ file contains system-level information about a device for which the developer is targeting to run Windows XP Embedded (XPe) or Windows CE.

Author: Microsoft Corporation
Function:Developer Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pmq

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Target Analyzer File:


Microsoft Windows Embedded Studio by Microsoft Corporation

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PMQ Demand


Top Devices

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


Troubleshoot PMQ Files


Issues Opening PMQ Files

Microsoft Windows Embedded Studio Disappeared

If you attempt to load your PMQ file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open PMQ Files". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft Windows Embedded Studio isn't installed on your PC. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: If you don't have Microsoft Windows Embedded Studio installed, and you know of another program to open your PMQ file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Wrong Version of Microsoft Windows Embedded Studio is Installed

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Windows Embedded Studio installed that's incompatible with your Microsoft Target Analyzer File type. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Windows Embedded Studio 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 PMQ file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Windows Embedded Studio version on your computer can cause problems opening PMQ files.


Other Causes of PMQ File Opening Problems

Assuming you have the right Microsoft Windows Embedded Studio version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening PMQ files. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening PMQs. Problems unrelated to software:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for PMQ are wrong
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry PMQ description
  • Partial installation of Microsoft Windows Embedded Studio that did not fully complete
  • File corruption affecting your PMQ file
  • Your PMQ is infected with malware
  • PMQ-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Microsoft Target Analyzer File file

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