What is a .PVM file?
A .PVM file is a type of file used by Parallels Desktop for Mac, which is a program that allows Mac computers to run other operating systems like Windows or a different version of macOS. The .PVM file contains all the necessary information for Parallels Desktop to start and operate a virtual machine, which is like a separate computer within your Mac.
The file extension ".PVM" stands for Parallels Virtual Machine. When you see a file with this extension, it means the file is a package that includes everything needed to run a virtual operating system on a Mac using Parallels Desktop.
To open a .PVM file, you need to use Parallels Desktop for Mac. The latest version as of now is Parallels Desktop for Mac 19. Another program that can open .PVM files is VMware Fusion, which is also a virtualization software for Macs. This means it can create and manage virtual machines, similar to Parallels Desktop.
Additionally, .PVM files might be created by devices like digital cameras or printers as part of their photo album or media storage functions. However, these are generally different from the .PVM files used by Parallels Desktop and might not be compatible with virtualization software. For these types of .PVM files, you would need a program that can read HP Photo Album files.
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