Solution: Use File Magic to Open Your PML File

Depending on the exact file format, you could use a universal software viewer such as File Magic [download] to open your PML file. Download File Magic today to open your PML files and hundreds of other file types with one program.

What is a PML file type?

The PML file extension or Process Monitor Log file are logged data created by Windows’ Systinternal Process Monitor, a real-time process monitoring tool. It may also be used for analyzing data including matters concerning security permissions and system performance.

PML stands for progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. It’s an aggressive viral disease of the central nervous system. The virus attacks cells that make myelin. Myelin is a fatty substance that coats and protects nerve fibers in the brain, which helps conduct electrical signals.

How do I view the process monitor log?

Run Procmon.exe.Select Options -> Enable Boot Logging.Click OK.Restart the operating system.Wait until the system starts (it may take up to 15 minutes) and run Procmon.exe again.Click Yes and save the log file.

To do this, open up File Explorer and paste in \live.sysinternals.comtools. You’ll then see a folder like any ol’ network share containing all of the Sysinternals files including procmon. Scroll down until you find procmon, double-click and voila, you’re running procmon!