Tips to open LSX file
Can't open the LSX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open LSX files as well as a list of programs that support LSX files.
LSX file extension
| File Name |
Streaming Media Shortcut |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The LSX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the LSX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the LSX file on each system platform.
What is LSX file?
The LSX file has been categorized as Video Files. The author of this format is Microsoft. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. Streaming Media Shortcut is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Windows Media Player. This was created by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open LSX file?
The main problem with Streaming Media Shortcut is that the LSX file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open LSX, 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 LSX 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 Player
In this case, you should first verify that the Windows Media Player application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Windows Media Player 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 LSX files.
Programs to open LSX file
Remember to download programs supporting LSX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Windows Media Player with LSX files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the LSX file still does not use the Windows Media Player program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the LSX file with the Windows Media Player program.
Step 3. Update Windows Media Player to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Windows Media Player program with the Streaming Media Shortcut file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest 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 LSX 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 LSX file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our LSX file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover LSX files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the LSX 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular LSX file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted LSX 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. If possible, you can try to move the LSX file to another location.
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 it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the LSX file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the LSX file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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