WMV3 File Extension

What is WMV3 file?

Full format name of files that use WMV3 extension is Video. WMV3 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. WMV3 file format, along with 546 other file formats, belongs to the Video Files category. Windows Media Player is by far the most used program for working with WMV3 files. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theWindows Media Player software, but also about WMV3 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support WMV3 file extension

Programs that can handle WMV3 files are as follows. Files with WMV3 extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with WMV3 extension?

Being unable to open files with WMV3 extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with WMV3 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the Windows Media Player

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WMV3 files is that no program that can handle WMV3 files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Windows Media Player developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Windows Media Player installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Windows Media Player and update if needed

If the problems with opening WMV3 files still occur even after installing Windows Media Player, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Windows Media Player is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Windows Media Player installed, it may not support WMV3 format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Windows Media Player.

Step 3. Assign Windows Media Player to WMV3 files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate WMV3 files with latest version of Windows Media Player you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the WMV3 file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Windows Media Player is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open WMV3 files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the WMV3 file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with WMV3 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the WMV3 is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the WMV3 file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the WMV3 file for viruses or malware

If the WMV3 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the WMV3 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the WMV3 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with WMV3 extension is complete and error-free

If you obtained the problematic WMV3 file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with WMV3 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Video file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Windows Media Player

If the systems has insufficient resources to open WMV3 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Video files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with WMV3 files affecting older versions of given software.

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