Tips to open DAV file
Can't open the DAV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DAV files as well as a list of programs that support DAV files.
DAV file extension
| File Name |
DVR365 Video Format |
| File Developer |
DVR365 |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The DAV file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DAV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DAV file on each system platform.
What is DAV file?
A .DAV file is a video file. It is a file used by the DVR365 - a control unit for managing industrial cameras (CCTV). Such central units are equipped with recorders that enable to save video material (sometimes also audio) on a hard disk. On the drive, .DAV files are used as an internal format and are encoded. However, these files can be played directly using the DVR365 software. It is also possible to download them in a different, more universal format so that they can be played without specialized software.
How to open DAV file?
The most common problem when using DVR365 Video Format is that a specific DAV is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that DAV files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DAV 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 DVR365 PC Player
In this case, you should first verify that the DVR365 PC Player application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name DVR365 PC Player in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open DAV files.
Programs to open DAV file
Remember to download programs supporting DAV files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of DVR365 PC Player with DAV files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the DAV file still does not use the DVR365 PC Player program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the DAV file with the DVR365 PC Player application.
Step 3. Update DVR365 PC Player to the latest version
If, despite the association of the DVR365 PC Player program with the DVR365 Video Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the DVR365.com website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DAV file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The DAV file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the DAV file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file DAV or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected DAV files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of DAV file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair DAV file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact DVR365
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DAV files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move DAV to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the DAV file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file DAV to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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