Types of UVA Files

Primary UVA File Association

.UVA

File Format:	.uva
File Type:	DECE Audio

Created by:	DECE Technical Working Group
File Category:	Audio Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.uva

Software Programs That Open The DECE Audio:

DECE Audio by DECE Technical Working Group

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening UVA Files

Common Problems Opening UVA Files

DECE Audio is Not Installed

When you double-click your UVA file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have DECE Audio for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your UVA file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of DECE Audio is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a DECE Audio file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version DECE Audio (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: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of UVA file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening UVA files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of UVA File Opening Problems

Although you might already have DECE Audio or another UVA-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening DECE Audio files. If you are still having problems opening UVA files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid UVA file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the UVA file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the UVA format
• Your UVA file is corrupted (issues with your DECE Audio file itself)
• Your UVA is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your UVA file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the DECE Audio format