LIV File Extension

What is LIV file?

LIV is a file extension commonly associated with Living Actor Actor files. Living Actor Actor format was developed by Cantoche. LIV files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with LIV extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports LIV files is Living Actor. On the official website of Cantoche developer not only will you find detailed information about theLiving Actor software, but also about LIV and other supported file formats.

Programs which support LIV file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support LIV files. Files with LIV suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with LIV extension?

Being unable to open files with LIV extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with LIV files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Living Actor software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports LIV files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Living Actor. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support LIV files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Living Actor installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Cantoche website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Living Actor to the latest version

If the problems with opening LIV files still occur even after installing Living Actor, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Living Actor is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why LIV files are not compatible with Living Actor. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Living Actor.

Step 3. Set the default application to open LIV files to Living Actor

After installing Living Actor (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open LIV files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Clicking the LIV with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Living Actor is installed, check the Always use this app to open LIV files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the LIV file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with LIV extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the LIV for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the LIV file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

Should it happed that the LIV is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing 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 LIV file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the LIV file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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 LIV extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Living Actor Actor file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Living Actor

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support LIV files. Close all running programs and try opening the LIV file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Living Actor Actor file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle LIV files.

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