Tips to open VIVO file

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

VIVO file extension

File Name VivoActive Video Format
File Developer RealNetworks
File Category Video Files

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

Operating systems
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What is VIVO file?

The file in the VIVO format belongs to the Video Files category. It was designed by RealNetworks. Additionally, the Video Files category contains 546 of other files. VivoActive Video Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Microsoft Internet Explorer application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. MPlayer, Netscape Navigator will apply when it is not possible to use Microsoft Internet Explorer.

How to open VIVO file?

The main problem with VivoActive Video Format is that the VIVO file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file VIVO to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VIVO 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

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Internet Explorer is installed on the computer. 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 VIVO with Microsoft Internet Explorer. Below is a list of programs that support the file VIVO.

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

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the VIVO file to open in the Microsoft Internet Explorer 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Internet Explorer application as the default for handling the VIVO file.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Internet Explorer to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Microsoft Internet Explorer program with the VivoActive Video Format 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 Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VIVO file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The VIVO file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the VIVO file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file VIVO or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected VIVO 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 VIVO 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair VIVO file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use RealNetworks help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VIVO 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the VIVO file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the VIVO file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the VIVO file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.