Tips to open M2V file

Can't open the M2V file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open M2V files as well as a list of programs that support M2V files.

M2V file extension

File Name MPEG-2 Video
File Category Video Files

The M2V file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the M2V files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the M2V file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 8
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
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What is M2V file?

The file with the extension M2V is the Video Files file type. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. MPEG-2 Video is most often found on 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Mac OS, Windows. The RealPlayer application is recommended to open the file. It was released by RealNetworks, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 11 other programs. Winamp, Windows Media Player, PowerDVD, Creator NXT Pro will apply when it is not possible to use RealPlayer.

How to open M2V file?

The most common problem when using MPEG-2 Video is that a specific M2V is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open M2V, 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 M2V 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 RealPlayer

The first step is to check if the computer has the RealPlayer program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name RealPlayer in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file M2V with RealPlayer. Below you will find a list of applications that support M2V files.

Step 2. Create association of RealPlayer with M2V files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the M2V file still does not use the RealPlayer 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the M2V file with the RealPlayer application.

Step 3. Update RealPlayer to the latest version

If, however, after binding RealPlayer with MPEG-2 Video 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 RealNetworks, Inc. website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the M2V file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the M2V file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the M2V file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected M2V files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the M2V files changes over time. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair M2V 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 M2V 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the M2V file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.