File Extension Library


.SNAPSHOT File Extension

  • Developer by: VMware
  • Category: Data Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .SNAPSHOT files and how to open them?

Can't open .SNAPSHOT file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .SNAPSHOT file.

What is a .SNAPSHOT file extension?

.SNAPSHOT file extension is created by VMware. .SNAPSHOT has been classified as Data Files. The format of .SNAPSHOT file is Binary.

.SNAPSHOT is VMware ThinApp Snapshot File

File created by VMware ThinApp, a program used for bundling Windows programs into a single executable without any additional dependencies; created by ThinApp's system scanner and contains system information about all files on the local hard drive and registry entries.

SNAPSHOT files are used in the process of capturing dependencies created by installed applications. By comparing two snapshots, the software can tell which files and registry entries have changed since a particular application has been installed.

List of all softwares that can open the VMware ThinApp Snapshot File
Windows
VMware ThinApp 5 Suite

How to fix problems with .SNAPSHOT files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .SNAPSHOT files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .SNAPSHOT file format
  2. You need to check the .SNAPSHOT file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)