Tips to open VIV file

Can't open the VIV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VIV files as well as a list of programs that support VIV files.

VIV file extension

File Name RealNetworks VivoActive ActiveX Control Format
File Developer Real Media
File Category Data Files

The VIV file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VIV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VIV file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is VIV file?

The file with the extension VIV is the Data Files file type. The creator of this file is Real Media. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. RealNetworks VivoActive ActiveX Control Format 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 Microsoft Internet Explorer. This was created by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. The RealPlayer, Netscape Navigator programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Internet Explorer program does not fulfill its role.

How to open VIV file?

The most common problem when using RealNetworks VivoActive ActiveX Control Format is that a specific VIV is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open VIV, 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 VIV 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 Microsoft Internet Explorer

The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Internet Explorer program installed. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Internet Explorer into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file VIV with Microsoft Internet Explorer. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open VIV files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Internet Explorer with VIV files

If, despite the installed application, the VIV file does not start in the Microsoft Internet Explorer application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the VIV file with the Microsoft Internet Explorer application.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Internet Explorer program, it is possible that RealNetworks VivoActive ActiveX Control Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VIV 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 suggests truncating the VIV file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file VIV or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected VIV files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the VIV files changes over time. 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 VIV files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Real Media, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VIV 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 VIV to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the VIV file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the VIV file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the VIV file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.