Tips to open M2PS file
Can't open the M2PS file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open M2PS files as well as a list of programs that support M2PS files.
M2PS file extension
| File Name |
MPEG Program Stream Format |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The M2PS file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the M2PS files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the M2PS file on each system platform.
What is M2PS file?
The file with the extension M2PS is the Video Files file type. In addition to this file, the Video Files category includes 546 related files. MPEG Program Stream Format is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The VLC media player application is recommended to open the file. It was released by VideoLAN Project Team. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs.
How to open M2PS file?
The most common problem when using MPEG Program Stream Format is that a specific M2PS is not associated with the program. This causes the file M2PS to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the M2PS 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 VLC media player
The first step is to check if the computer has the VLC media player program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name VLC media player in it. 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 M2PS files.
Programs to open M2PS file
Remember to download programs supporting M2PS files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VLC media player with M2PS files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the M2PS file still does not use the VLC 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the VLC media player application as the default for handling the M2PS file.
Step 3. Update VLC media player to the latest version
If, despite the association of the VLC media player program with the MPEG Program Stream Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the VideoLAN Project Team website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the M2PS 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to M2PS files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our M2PS file. However, remember that not every infected M2PS file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the M2PS files changes over time. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged M2PS files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted M2PS 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.
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 M2PS file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the M2PS 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 M2PS to close. However, some background programs may block the M2PS file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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