Sorts of MVB Files

Main MVB Affiliation

.MVB

Extension:	.mvb
Class:	Multimedia Viewer Book Source File

This multimedia file is used as a storage vessel for video and audio files that assist the Windows system to run properly.

Created by:	RealNetworks
File Category:	Video Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mvb

Software Programs That Open The Multimedia Viewer Book Source File:

RealNetworks RealTimes by RealNetworks

Windows

Mac

Linux

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Sources of MVB Problems

Typical MVB Opening Challenges

RealNetworks RealTimes is Not Installed

Double-clicking your MVB file prompts the message "- Can't Open MVB File". Customarily, this means that RealNetworks RealTimes is not installed on - . Your operating system cannot associate your MVB with RealNetworks RealTimes, so double-clicking the file won't work.

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

Wrong Version of RealNetworks RealTimes is Installed

Your Multimedia Viewer Book Source File file is incompatible with RealNetworks RealTimes because you might have the wrong version installed. You will need to download a newer version of RealNetworks RealTimes if you don't have the right version. Most of the time your Multimedia Viewer Book Source File file was created by a newer RealNetworks RealTimes than what you have installed.

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

Regardless, most of the MVB file opening problems relate to not having the right version of RealNetworks RealTimes installed.

Other MVB File Issues

Assuming you have the right RealNetworks RealTimes version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening MVB files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening MVB files. Other contributing causes:

• Windows Registry MVB file paths that are incorrect
• Accidental deletion of the description of the MVB file in the Windows registry
• Defective install of a MVB program, such as RealNetworks RealTimes
• File corruption affecting your MVB file
• The MVB is infected with a virus
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your MVB file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Multimedia Viewer Book Source File file successfully