Tips to open VAG file
Can't open the VAG file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VAG files as well as a list of programs that support VAG files.
VAG file extension
| File Name |
PlayStation Compressed Sound Format |
| File Developer |
Sony |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The VAG file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VAG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VAG file on each system platform.
What is VAG file?
The VAG file has been categorized as Audio Files. The creator of this file is Sony. Additionally, the Audio Files category contains 771 of other files. PlayStation Compressed Sound Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Winamp application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Radionomy. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the VAG file. The Awave Studio programs will also handle the file when the Winamp program does not fulfill its role.
How to open VAG file?
An often recurring problem with PlayStation Compressed Sound Format is that VAG is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file VAG to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VAG 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 Winamp
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Winamp is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Winamp 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 VAG.
Programs to open VAG file
Remember to download programs supporting VAG files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Winamp with VAG files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the VAG file still does not use the Winamp program, it means no 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 select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the VAG file with the Winamp program.
Step 3. Update Winamp to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Winamp program, it is possible that PlayStation Compressed Sound Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Radionomy page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VAG file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. 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 VAG file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file VAG or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected VAG file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the VAG file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair VAG file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Sony help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted VAG 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the VAG file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the VAG file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file VAG to close. However, some background programs may block the VAG file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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