PYV File Description

Reporter:   |   Edited: November 26, 2018

Microsoft Silver

PYV File Summary

Most PYV files can be viewed with PlayReady from Microsoft Corporation (the only known affiliated software application) and associated with the Microsoft PlayReady Video format as it's primary file type. These files can be categorized as Audio Files.

We have found PYV files on the Windows operating system platform. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. The PYV File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

If you would like to learn more about PYV files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic PYV file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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Varieties of PYV Files


Dominant PYV File Type

.PYV
File Format:.pyv
File Type:Microsoft PlayReady Video

The PVY file extension is a digital Video and movie file type that is associated with some video files that is based mainly on the software program play ready. The technology of the Microsoft PlayReady Video is a protection and content access technology. This type of technology is mainly designed to meet some of the needs for the digital entertainment content, services, products, and devices. The PVY media filetype contains video and audio samples.

Company: Microsoft Corporation
Group:Audio Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pyv

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft PlayReady Video:


PlayReady by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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PYV Popularity


Operating System Rankings

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


PYV Troubleshooting


Troubles Opening PYV Files

PlayReady Disappeared

When you double-click your PYV file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because PlayReady isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your PYV with PlayReady, so double-clicking the file won't work.


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


Wrong Version of PlayReady is Installed

In other instances, your Microsoft PlayReady Video file version may not be supported by your version of PlayReady. If you've got the wrong version of PlayReady installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This issue mainly occurs when your Microsoft PlayReady Video file was created by a newer version of PlayReady than you have on your PC.


Tip: Right-clicking on your PYV, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Primarily, problems experienced when opening PYV files are due to having the incorrect version of PlayReady installed on your computer.


Other PYV File Issues

Even with the correct version of PlayReady installed, you can still experience difficulties opening PYVs. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening PYV files. These issues include:

  • Invalid PYV file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the PYV file in the Windows registry
  • Partial installation of PlayReady that did not fully complete
  • Something has caused file corruption of your PYV
  • Your PYV has adversely impacted by malware
  • Device drivers of the hardware associated with your PYV file are corrupt or out-of-date
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Microsoft PlayReady Video file successfully

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