Tips to open FMV file
Can't open the FMV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FMV files as well as a list of programs that support FMV files.
FMV file extension
| File Name |
Bink Tools Full Motion Video Format |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The FMV file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FMV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FMV file on each system platform.
What is FMV file?
The FMV file has been categorized as Video Files. Video Files consists of 546 similar files. Bink Tools Full Motion Video Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is FME Desktop. This was created by Safe Software Inc..
How to open FMV file?
The main problem with Bink Tools Full Motion Video Format is that the FMV file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file FMV to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FMV 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 FME Desktop
In this case, you should first verify that the FME Desktop application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing FME Desktop 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. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open FMV files.
Programs to open FMV file
Remember to download programs supporting FMV files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of FME Desktop with FMV files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the FMV file to open in the FME Desktop application, but you can set it manually. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 FME Desktop application as the default for handling the FMV file.
Step 3. Update FME Desktop to the latest version
If, however, after binding FME Desktop with Bink Tools Full Motion Video 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 Safe Software Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FMV file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to FMV files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our FMV file. However, remember that not every infected FMV file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of FMV 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FMV file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file FMV except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move FMV 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. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the FMV file again. However, some background programs may block the FMV file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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