Types of SMOV Files

Primary SMOV File Association

.SMOV

File Format:	.smov
File Type:	Sealed QuickTime Movie File

Created by:	SealedMedia
File Category:	Uncommon Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.smov

Software Programs That Open The Sealed QuickTime Movie File:

Sealed QuickTime Movie File by SealedMedia

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening SMOV Files

Common Problems Opening SMOV Files

Sealed QuickTime Movie File is Not Installed

When you double-click your SMOV 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 Sealed QuickTime Movie File for - 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 SMOV file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of Sealed QuickTime Movie File is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Sealed QuickTime Movie File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Sealed QuickTime Movie File (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 SMOV 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 SMOV files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of SMOV File Opening Problems

Although you might already have Sealed QuickTime Movie File or another SMOV-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Sealed QuickTime Movie File files. If you are still having problems opening SMOV 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 SMOV file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the SMOV file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the SMOV format
• Your SMOV file is corrupted (issues with your Sealed QuickTime Movie File file itself)
• Your SMOV is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your SMOV file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Sealed QuickTime Movie File format