Tips to open X-MS-WMV file
Can't open the X-MS-WMV 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-WMV files as well as a list of programs that support X-MS-WMV files.
X-MS-WMV file extension
| File Name |
JRiver Media Center Data Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The X-MS-WMV file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the X-MS-WMV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the X-MS-WMV file on each system platform.
What is X-MS-WMV file?
The file in the X-MS-WMV format belongs to the Misc Files category. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. JRiver Media Center Data Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The JRiver Media Center application is recommended to open the file. It was released by JRiver, Inc..
How to open X-MS-WMV file?
The main problem with JRiver Media Center Data Format is that the X-MS-WMV file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open X-MS-WMV, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the X-MS-WMV 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 you will find a list of applications that support X-MS-WMV files.
Programs to open X-MS-WMV file
Remember to download programs supporting X-MS-WMV 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-WMV files
If, despite the installed application, the X-MS-WMV file does not start in the JRiver Media Center 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. 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 JRiver Media Center application as the default for handling the X-MS-WMV file.
Step 3. Update JRiver Media Center to the latest version
If, however, after binding JRiver Media Center with JRiver Media Center Data 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 JRiver, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the X-MS-WMV 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:
The X-MS-WMV file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to X-MS-WMV files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the X-MS-WMV file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected X-MS-WMV file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the X-MS-WMV files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair X-MS-WMV file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted X-MS-WMV 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. 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 X-MS-WMV file to another location.
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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file X-MS-WMV to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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