Tips to open DVR-MS file

Can't open the DVR-MS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DVR-MS files as well as a list of programs that support DVR-MS files.

DVR-MS file extension

File Name Microsoft Digital Video Recording
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Video Files

The DVR-MS file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DVR-MS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DVR-MS file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is DVR-MS file?

The DVR-MS file has been categorized as Video Files. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Video Files consists of 546 similar files. Microsoft Digital Video Recording is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Windows Media Center application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 10 other programs. You can use Windows Media Player, PowerDVD, PowerDirector, VideoStudio Pro in case Windows Media Center cannot be used.

How to open DVR-MS file?

The most common problem when using Microsoft Digital Video Recording is that a specific DVR-MS is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open DVR-MS, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the DVR-MS 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 Media Center

In this case, you should first verify that the Windows Media Center application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Windows Media Center into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support DVR-MS files.

Step 2. Create association of Windows Media Center with DVR-MS files

If, despite the installed application, the DVR-MS file does not start in the Windows Media Center application, you must create a file 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the DVR-MS file with the Windows Media Center program.

Step 3. Update Windows Media Center to the latest version

If, however, after binding Windows Media Center with Microsoft Digital Video Recording there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DVR-MS 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:

The DVR-MS file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the DVR-MS file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file DVR-MS or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected DVR-MS files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the DVR-MS file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or 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 DVR-MS files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted DVR-MS 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move DVR-MS to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file DVR-MS to close. However, some background programs may block the DVR-MS file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.