Sources of WMV Problems
Common Problems Opening WMV Files
CyberLink PowerDVD Isn't There
If you attempt to load your WMV file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open WMV Files". Customarily, this means that CyberLink PowerDVD is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the WMV file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.
Tip: Another WMV-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.
Incorrect CyberLink PowerDVD Version
Your Windows Media Video File file is incompatible with CyberLink PowerDVD because you might have the wrong version installed. Installing the latest version of CyberLink PowerDVD from CyberLink is recommended. Your Windows Media Video File file was probably created by a newer release of CyberLink PowerDVD than what's currently installed your computer.
Tip: Investigate your WMV file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.
Conclusion: The majority of WMV file opening issues are due to not having the correct CyberLink PowerDVD version installed.
Additional WMV Opening Issues
Even with the correct version of CyberLink PowerDVD installed, you can still experience difficulties opening WMVs. If you are still having problems opening WMV files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Issues that aren't software-related:
- WMV file type Registry entries are wrong
- Deletion of the WMV file description from the Registry by mistake
- Defective install of a WMV program, such as CyberLink PowerDVD
- File corruption affecting your WMV file
- WMV file integrity has been compromised by malware
- Hardware associated with WMV has outdated drivers
- Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Windows Media Video File file successfully
Quiz: Which of these is considered a vector image file?
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The unique thing about vector files such as AI and EPS is that graphic details (eg. sizes and shapes of objects) and text remains editable. This allows you can save and re-open them in Illustrator and edit text or other elements within the graphic.
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The unique thing about vector files such as AI and EPS is that graphic details (eg. sizes and shapes of objects) and text remains editable. This allows you can save and re-open them in Illustrator and edit text or other elements within the graphic.
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