Tips to open VGM file
Can't open the VGM file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VGM files as well as a list of programs that support VGM files.
VGM file extension
| File Name |
Video Game Music Format |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The VGM file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VGM files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VGM file on each system platform.
What is VGM file?
The VGM file has been categorized as Audio Files. Additionally, the Audio Files category contains 771 of other files. Video Game Music Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. This file type can also be opened by 3 other programs. Winamp, Foobar2000, Audacious will apply when it is not possible to use Cog.
How to open VGM file?
The most common problem when using Video Game Music Format is that a specific VGM is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that VGM files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VGM 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 Cog
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Cog is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Cog into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support VGM files.
Programs to open VGM file
Remember to download programs supporting VGM files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Cog with VGM files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the VGM file still does not use the Cog program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Cog application as the default for handling the VGM file.
Step 3. Update Cog to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Cog program, it is possible that Video Game Music Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VGM 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. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the VGM file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our VGM file. However, remember that not every infected VGM file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of VGM 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged VGM files.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VGM files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move VGM to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the VGM 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 VGM to close. However, some background programs may block the VGM file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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