Tips to open NSV file
Can't open the NSV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NSV files as well as a list of programs that support NSV files.
NSV file extension
| File Name |
Nullsoft Streaming Video Format |
| File Developer |
Nullsoft |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The NSV file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NSV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NSV file on each system platform.
What is NSV file?
The file in the NSV format belongs to the Video Files category. It was designed by Nullsoft. In addition to this file, the Video Files category includes 546 related files. Nullsoft Streaming Video Format is most often found on 4 operating systems. The file will work on Android, Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use VLC media player to handle this file. This is a program created by VideoLAN Project Team. This file type can also be opened by 6 other programs. You can use Winamp, SUPER, iPad Video Converter Factory Pro, VLC media player for Android in case VLC media player cannot be used.
How to open NSV file?
The main problem with Nullsoft Streaming Video Format is that the NSV file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file NSV to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NSV 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
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that VLC media player is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing VLC 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. Below is a list of programs that support the file NSV.
Programs to open NSV file
Remember to download programs supporting NSV files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VLC media player with NSV files
If, despite the installed application, the NSV file does not start in the VLC media player application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 NSV file with the VLC media player program.
Step 3. Update VLC media player to the latest version
If, despite the association of the VLC media player program with the Nullsoft Streaming Video Format 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 VideoLAN Project Team page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NSV 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 NSV files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the NSV file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected NSV files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of NSV file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 ability to automatically repair NSV file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Nullsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted NSV files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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 NSV 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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the NSV file again. 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.
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