Tips to open RV9 file
Can't open the RV9 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RV9 files as well as a list of programs that support RV9 files.
RV9 file extension
| File Name |
RealVideo Movie |
| File Developer |
RealNetworks, Inc. |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The RV9 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RV9 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RV9 file on each system platform.
What is RV9 file?
The file with the extension RV9 is the Video Files file type. It was designed by RealNetworks, Inc.. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. RealVideo Movie 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 RealPlayer. This was created by RealNetworks, Inc..
How to open RV9 file?
The main problem with RealVideo Movie is that the RV9 file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that RV9 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RV9 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. This can be achieved by typing RealPlayer into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open RV9 files.
Programs to open RV9 file
Remember to download programs supporting RV9 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of RealPlayer with RV9 files
If, despite the installed application, the RV9 file does not start in the RealPlayer 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 RV9 file with the RealPlayer program.
Step 3. Update RealPlayer to the latest version
If, despite the association of the RealPlayer program with the RealVideo Movie 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 RealNetworks, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RV9 file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the RV9 file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file RV9 or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover RV9 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 RV9 file. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular RV9 file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact RealNetworks, Inc.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted RV9 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move RV9 to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file RV9 to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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