Tips to open VSV file
Can't open the VSV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open VSV files as well as a list of programs that support VSV files.
VSV file extension
| File Name |
Virtual Machine Saved State Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The VSV file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the VSV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the VSV file on each system platform.
What is VSV file?
The file in the VSV format belongs to the Data Files category. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. Virtual Machine Saved State Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use Microsoft Virtual Server to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use Microsoft Virtual PC in case Microsoft Virtual Server cannot be used.
How to open VSV file?
An often recurring problem with Virtual Machine Saved State Format is that VSV is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that VSV files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VSV 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 Virtual Server
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Virtual Server is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Virtual Server into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open VSV files.
Programs to open VSV file
Remember to download programs supporting VSV files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Virtual Server with VSV files
If, despite the installed application, the VSV file does not start in the Microsoft Virtual Server application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the VSV file with the Microsoft Virtual Server application.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Virtual Server to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft Virtual Server program with the Virtual Machine Saved State 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 VSV file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The VSV file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to VSV files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the VSV file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected VSV files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of VSV 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular VSV file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted VSV 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. If possible, you can try to move the VSV file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file VSV to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the VSV file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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