Tips to open REC file
Can't open the REC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open REC files as well as a list of programs that support REC files.
REC file extension
| File Name |
Topfield PVR Recording |
| File Developer |
Topfield |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The REC file is supported on 5 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the REC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the REC file on each system platform.
What is REC file?
The file with the extension REC is the Video Files file type. The author of this format is Topfield. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. Topfield PVR Recording is most often found on 5 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Android, iOS, Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The main program that supports this format is VLC media player. This was created by VideoLAN Project Team. This file type can also be opened by 8 other programs. MPEG Player, VideoReDo, MPEG Streamclip, Nero ShowTime will apply when it is not possible to use VLC media player.
How to open REC file?
An often recurring problem with Topfield PVR Recording is that REC is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open REC, 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 REC 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. 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. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open REC files.
Programs to open REC file
Remember to download programs supporting REC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VLC media player with REC files
If, despite the installed application, the REC file does not start in the VLC media player application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the REC file with the VLC media player application.
Step 3. Update VLC media player to the latest version
If, however, after binding VLC media player with Topfield PVR Recording 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 VideoLAN Project Team website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the REC file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the REC file contents when downloading or copying. 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 virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file REC or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover REC files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the REC files changes over time. 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 REC file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Topfield help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted REC 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. If possible, you can try to move the REC file to another location.
This problem usually affects 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 REC file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the REC file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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