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NIP File Extension

Microsoft DRM (Digital Right Management)
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What is NIP file?

NIP filename suffix is mostly used for Microsoft DRM (Digital Right Management) files. Microsoft Corporation defined the Microsoft DRM (Digital Right Management) format standard. Files with NIP extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with NIP extension are categorized as Encoded Files files. The Encoded Files subset comprises 236 various file formats. Microsoft Windows supports NIP files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. Microsoft Windows software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about NIP files or the Microsoft Windows software program.

Programs which support NIP file extension

Programs that can handle NIP files are as follows. Files with NIP 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.

Programs that support NIP file

How to open file with NIP extension?

Problems with accessing NIP may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Microsoft DRM (Digital Right Management) files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Microsoft Windows

Install software to open NIP file The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening NIP files is that no program that can handle NIP files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select Microsoft Windows or one of the recommended programs (for example, Windows Media Player) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support NIP files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Microsoft Windows installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Microsoft Windows

Update software that support file extension NIPIf you already have Microsoft Windows installed on your systems and NIP files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why NIP files are not compatible with Microsoft Windows. The most recent version of Microsoft Windows is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Microsoft DRM (Digital Right Management) files with Microsoft Windows

After installing Microsoft Windows (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open NIP files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Associate software with NIP file on Windows

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

  • Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the NIP file
  • Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
  • To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Microsoft Windows installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open NIP files box and clicking OK button.
Associate software with NIP file on Mac

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

  • Right-click the NIP file and select Information
  • Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
  • 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 NIP extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

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

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the NIP file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

Check NIP file for viruses
1. Verify that the NIP in question is not infected with a computer virus

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

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

Did you receive the NIP 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 NIP file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Microsoft DRM (Digital Right Management) file.

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

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Microsoft DRM (Digital Right Management) file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with NIP files affecting older versions of given software.

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