Tips to open VIH file
Can't open the VIH file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VIH files as well as a list of programs that support VIH files.
VIH file extension
The VIH file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VIH files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VIH file on each system platform.
What is VIH file?
The file with the extension VIH is the Misc Files file type. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Video Metadata 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 Windows Notepad. This was created by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open VIH file?
The most common problem when using Video Metadata is that a specific VIH is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open VIH, 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 VIH 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 Windows Notepad
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Windows Notepad is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Windows Notepad 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 VIH files.
Programs to open VIH file
Remember to download programs supporting VIH files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Windows Notepad with VIH files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the VIH file to open in the Windows Notepad application, but you can set it manually. 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the VIH file with the Windows Notepad program.
Step 3. Update Windows Notepad to the latest version
If, however, after binding Windows Notepad with Video Metadata 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 Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VIH file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the VIH file. 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 VIH file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected VIH files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the VIH 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular VIH file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted VIH 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the VIH 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 VIH file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the VIH file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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