Sorts of RMVB Files

Main RMVB Affiliation

.RMVB

File Name:	.rmvb
Class:	RealMedia Variable Bit Rate File

A file compressed by use of a factor bit rate, Real Media video file is developed for what is contained in the video file. It is a better alteration of .RM (Real Media) that enables easier compression.

Organization:	RealNetworks
Kind:	Video Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.rmvb

Software Programs That Open The RealMedia Variable Bit Rate File:

RealNetworks RealTimes by RealNetworks

Windows

Mac

Linux

GOM Audio by GOM & Company

Windows

Aiseesoft Video Converter Ultimate by Aiseesoft

Mac

olimsoft OPlayer by Apple

iOS

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Sources of RMVB Problems

Typical RMVB Opening Challenges

RealNetworks RealTimes Removed

Double-clicking your RMVB file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open RMVB File". Customarily, this means that RealNetworks RealTimes is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the RMVB file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: When another RMVB application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

RealNetworks RealTimes is Out-of-Date

Your RealMedia Variable Bit Rate File file is incompatible with RealNetworks RealTimes because you might have the wrong version installed. If you do not have the proper version RealNetworks RealTimes (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your RMVB file and clicking "Properties".

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening RMVB files are due to having the wrong version of RealNetworks RealTimes installed.

Other RMVB File Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of RealNetworks RealTimes will resolve your issue. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening RMVBs. Issues that aren't software-related:

• File references in the Windows Registry for RMVB are wrong
• Unintentional removal of the description of the RMVB file inside the Windows Registry
• Invalid installation of a RMVB-associated program (eg. RealNetworks RealTimes)
• Your RMVB file is corrupted (issues with your RealMedia Variable Bit Rate File file itself)
• Your RMVB is infected with malware
• Hardware associated with RMVB has outdated drivers
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open RealMedia Variable Bit Rate File files