Tips to open WLMP file
Can't open the WLMP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WLMP files as well as a list of programs that support WLMP files.
WLMP file extension
| File Name |
Windows Live Movie Maker Project Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Video Files |
The WLMP file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WLMP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WLMP file on each system platform.
What is WLMP file?
The .WLMP file is a design file. It was used by Windows Live Movie Maker. It served as a home studio for video production. The tool had the ability to edit and merge video files. It also included a standard set of extras, such as embedding subtitles, or mounting photos to the material, and a small set of ready-made effects. The target output file of such a project was the .WMV format. In 2012, the Live project was suspended, and then Movie Maker was discontinued.
How to open WLMP file?
The main problem with Windows Live Movie Maker Project Format is that the WLMP file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that WLMP 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 WLMP 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 Live Movie Maker
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Windows Live Movie Maker is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Windows Live Movie Maker in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file WLMP.
Programs to open WLMP file
Remember to download programs supporting WLMP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Windows Live Movie Maker with WLMP files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the WLMP file still does not use the Windows Live Movie Maker program, it means no 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 set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Windows Live Movie Maker application as the default for handling the WLMP file.
Step 3. Update Windows Live Movie Maker to the latest version
If, however, after binding Windows Live Movie Maker with Windows Live Movie Maker Project Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WLMP file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the WLMP file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 WLMP file. However, remember that not every infected WLMP file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of WLMP 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular WLMP file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted WLMP 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. Copying the WLMP file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with 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 WLMP to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WLMP file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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