Tips to open VSMETA file
Can't open the VSMETA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VSMETA files as well as a list of programs that support VSMETA files.
VSMETA file extension
| File Name |
Synology Video Station Metadata Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The VSMETA file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VSMETA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VSMETA file on each system platform.
What is VSMETA file?
The file in the VSMETA format belongs to the Misc Files category. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Synology Video Station Metadata Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Synology DiskStation Manager to handle this file. This is a program created by Synology Inc..
How to open VSMETA file?
An often recurring problem with Synology Video Station Metadata Format is that VSMETA is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open VSMETA, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VSMETA 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 Synology DiskStation Manager
The first step is to check if the computer has the Synology DiskStation Manager program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Synology DiskStation Manager in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file VSMETA.
Programs to open VSMETA file
Remember to download programs supporting VSMETA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Synology DiskStation Manager with VSMETA files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the VSMETA file to open in the Synology DiskStation Manager 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 VSMETA file with the Synology DiskStation Manager program.
Step 3. Update Synology DiskStation Manager to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Synology DiskStation Manager program with the Synology Video Station Metadata Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Synology Inc. website or update the program from the application.
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the VSMETA file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. 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 VSMETA file. Sometimes virus-infected VSMETA 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 VSMETA 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 the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged VSMETA files. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VSMETA 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 VSMETA file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the VSMETA file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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