Tips to open VFO file
Can't open the VFO file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VFO files as well as a list of programs that support VFO files.
VFO file extension
| File Name |
VOB 5 Video |
| File Developer |
VideoLAN Project Team |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The VFO file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VFO files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VFO file on each system platform.
What is VFO file?
The VFO file has been categorized as Video Files. The author of this format is VideoLAN Project Team. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. VOB 5 Video is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. 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 2 other programs. The PowerDVD, VirtualDub programs will also handle the file when the VLC media player program does not fulfill its role.
How to open VFO file?
The most common problem when using VOB 5 Video is that a specific VFO is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open VFO, 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 VFO 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
In this case, you should first verify that the VLC media player application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name VLC media player into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support VFO files.
Programs to open VFO file
Remember to download programs supporting VFO files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VLC media player with VFO files
If, despite the installed application, the VFO file does not start in the VLC media player application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 VFO 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 VOB 5 Video file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest 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 VFO file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The VFO file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the VFO file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the VFO file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover VFO 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 VFO 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 this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair VFO file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact VideoLAN Project Team
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VFO 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. Copying the VFO file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the VFO file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file VFO to close. 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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