VC1 File Extension

What is VC1 file?

VC1 is a file extension commonly associated with VC-1 Video Format files. VC-1 Video Format specification was created by Microsoft. VC1 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS, Windows system platform. VC1 file belongs to the Video Files category just like 546 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling VC1 files is Windows Media Player, but users can choose among 3 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theWindows Media Player software, but also about VC1 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support VC1 file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 2 operating systems that support VC1 files. VC1 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with VC1 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening VC1 files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with VC1 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. Install Windows Media Player software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports VC1 files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select Windows Media Player or one of the recommended programs (for example, PowerDVD, MPlayerX, Freemake Video Converter) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support VC1 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Windows Media Player website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Windows Media Player

If you already have Windows Media Player installed on your systems and VC1 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that Windows Media Player cannot handle files with VC1 may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Windows Media Player should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate VC-1 Video Format files with Windows Media Player

If you have the latest version of Windows Media Player installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage VC1 on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the VC1 file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Windows Media Player is installed, check the Always use this app to open VC1 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with VC1 extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• 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 VC1 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the VC1 file is complete and free of errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper VC1 file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The VC1 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the VC1 file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the VC1 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the VC1 file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the VC1 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the VC1 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the VC-1 Video Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Windows Media Player

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with VC1 extension. In this case close the other applications.

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 VC-1 Video Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle VC1 files.

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