Tips to open ASX file
Can't open the ASX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ASX files as well as a list of programs that support ASX files.
ASX file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft Advanced Streaming Redirector Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The ASX file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ASX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ASX file on each system platform.
What is ASX file?
The file in the ASX format belongs to the Video Files category. The author of this format is Microsoft. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. Microsoft Advanced Streaming Redirector Format appears on 4 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Android, Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use VLC media player to handle this file. This is a program created by VideoLAN Project Team. This file type can also be opened by 11 other programs. Winamp, Windows Media Player, Adobe Dreamweaver, GOM Player will apply when it is not possible to use VLC media player.
How to open ASX file?
An often recurring problem with Microsoft Advanced Streaming Redirector Format is that ASX is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open ASX, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ASX file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install VLC media player
The first step is to check if the computer has the VLC media player program installed. This can be achieved by typing VLC media player into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file ASX.
Programs to open ASX file
Remember to download programs supporting ASX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VLC media player with ASX files
If, despite the installed application, the ASX file does not start in the VLC media player application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the VLC media player application as the default for handling the ASX file.
Step 3. Update VLC media player to the latest version
If, however, after binding VLC media player with Microsoft Advanced Streaming Redirector Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the VideoLAN Project Team website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ASX file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The ASX file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the ASX file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file ASX or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected ASX file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ASX file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular ASX file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ASX files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move ASX to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ASX file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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