Tips to open X-MS-WMA file

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

X-MS-WMA file extension

File Name JRiver Media Center Data Format
File Category Misc Files

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

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What is X-MS-WMA file?

The X-MS-WMA file has been categorized as Misc Files. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. JRiver Media Center Data Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is JRiver Media Center. This was created by JRiver, Inc..

How to open X-MS-WMA file?

The main problem with JRiver Media Center Data Format is that the X-MS-WMA file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that X-MS-WMA files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the X-MS-WMA 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 JRiver Media Center

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that JRiver Media Center is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name JRiver Media Center into the system search engine. 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 X-MS-WMA.

Programs to open X-MS-WMA file

Remember to download programs supporting X-MS-WMA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of JRiver Media Center with X-MS-WMA files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the X-MS-WMA file still does not use the JRiver Media Center program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. 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 X-MS-WMA file with the JRiver Media Center application.

Step 3. Update JRiver Media Center to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the JRiver Media Center program, it is possible that JRiver Media Center Data Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the JRiver, Inc. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the X-MS-WMA file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. 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 X-MS-WMA 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. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file X-MS-WMA or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover X-MS-WMA files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the X-MS-WMA file. 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 X-MS-WMA file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file X-MS-WMA except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move X-MS-WMA to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the X-MS-WMA file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.