Tips to open DV-AVI file
Can't open the DV-AVI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DV-AVI files as well as a list of programs that support DV-AVI files.
DV-AVI file extension
| File Name |
Microsoft DV-AVI Video Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The DV-AVI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DV-AVI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DV-AVI file on each system platform.
What is DV-AVI file?
The DV-AVI file has been categorized as Video Files. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. Microsoft DV-AVI Video Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Windows Movie Maker. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. DVMP Pro, SE-MediaPlayer will apply when it is not possible to use Windows Movie Maker.
How to open DV-AVI file?
The main problem with Microsoft DV-AVI Video Format is that the DV-AVI file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open DV-AVI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DV-AVI 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 Windows Movie Maker
The first step is to check if the computer has the Windows Movie Maker program installed. To do this, enter the name Windows Movie Maker into the system search engine. 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 DV-AVI files.
Programs to open DV-AVI file
Remember to download programs supporting DV-AVI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Windows Movie Maker with DV-AVI files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the DV-AVI file to open in the Windows Movie Maker application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the DV-AVI file with the Windows Movie Maker application.
Step 3. Update Windows Movie Maker to the latest version
If, however, after binding Windows Movie Maker with Microsoft DV-AVI Video Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DV-AVI file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the DV-AVI file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DV-AVI file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected DV-AVI file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of DV-AVI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged DV-AVI files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DV-AVI files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the DV-AVI file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the DV-AVI file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file DV-AVI 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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