Tips to open MSWMM file
Can't open the MSWMM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MSWMM files as well as a list of programs that support MSWMM files.
MSWMM file extension
| File Name |
Windows Movie Maker Project |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The MSWMM file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MSWMM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MSWMM file on each system platform.
What is MSWMM file?
The file with the extension MSWMM is the Video Files file type. It was designed by Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Video Files category includes 546 related files. Windows Movie Maker Project is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is Windows Movie Maker. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use Microsoft Windows in case Windows Movie Maker cannot be used.
How to open MSWMM file?
An often recurring problem with Windows Movie Maker Project is that MSWMM is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that MSWMM files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MSWMM 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 Movie Maker
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Windows Movie Maker is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Windows Movie Maker 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 MSWMM files.
Programs to open MSWMM file
Remember to download programs supporting MSWMM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Windows Movie Maker with MSWMM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the MSWMM file still does not use the Windows Movie Maker program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the MSWMM file with the Windows Movie Maker program.
Step 3. Update Windows Movie Maker to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Windows Movie Maker program, it is possible that Windows Movie Maker Project requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MSWMM file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the MSWMM file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our MSWMM file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover MSWMM 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 MSWMM file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular MSWMM file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted MSWMM 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. It is best to move MSWMM 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. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the MSWMM file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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