VIV File Description

Researcher:   |   Edited: December 05, 2018

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VIV File Summary

File Extension VIV has four unique file types (with the primary being the Need For Speed Car Data File format) and is mostly associated with Need For Speed (Electronic Arts) and five other software programs. The VIV File Extension are listed predominantly as Game Files, while in other circumstances they can be Video Files or Audio Files.

VIV files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows, Android, and Playstation 3 System Software operating systems. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

Interested to learn more about the VIV File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens VIV files, and other troubleshooting tips.

Low
Popularity
5437
File Rank

/ 11690

Active

State

5

December

2018

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VIV Types

  4 known file types use this extension

Main VIV Affiliation

.VIV
File Format:.viv
Category:Need For Speed Car Data File

A VIV file is a car data file used by Need For Speed 1-3. It saves vehicle data such as 3D models and sound. It is also used by the game to load racing cars and can be edited by modders.

Company: Electronic Arts
File Category:Game Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.viv

Software Programs That Open The Need For Speed Car Data File:


Need For Speed by Electronic Arts

Windows
Windows Phone
Android
Playstation 3 System Software
PlayStation 2
PlayStation 4
PlayStation
Xbox 360
Xbox One
Wii U
Wii

VIV Editor by NFScars.net

Windows

Car3to4 by NFScars.net

Windows

Other VIV File Associations

.VIV
File Format:.viv
Category:VivoActive Video File

A video file most often used for playing adult videos on VivoActive products. VivoActive is no longer available now, but the file extension is still supported by RealPlayer.

Company: RealNetworks
File Category:Video Files

Software Programs That Open VivoActive Video File Files:


RealPlayer Cloud by RealNetworks

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux
.VIV
File Format:.viv
Category:PlayStation Data File

A VIV file is a game video file from the original PlayStation. It has video clips that are played back within the game and stored in a proprietary PlayStation format that cannot be opened on a Mac or PC.

Company: Sony
File Category:Game Files

Software Programs That Open PlayStation Data File Files:


PlayStation by Sony

Compatible with:

PlayStation
.VIV
File Format:.viv
Category:Vivaldi Studio Music Notation Score

A VIV file extension is associated with the music notation software Vivaldi Studio. It appears that this type of VIV file is now obsolete and no longer supported.

Company: Interscape
File Category:Audio Files

Software Programs That Open Vivaldi Studio Music Notation Score Files:


Vivaldi Studio by Interscape

Compatible with:

Windows

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VIV File Popularity


Top Operating Systems

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Understanding VIV Issues


Issues Opening VIV Files

Missing Need For Speed

If you attempt to load your VIV file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open VIV Files". Customarily, this means that Need For Speed is not installed on %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your VIV with Need For Speed, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: Another VIV-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Need For Speed is Out-of-Date

Your Need For Speed Car Data File file is incompatible with Need For Speed because you might have the wrong version installed. Download the latest Need For Speed version from the Electronic Arts website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This issue mainly occurs when your Need For Speed Car Data File file was created by a newer version of Need For Speed than you have on your PC.


Tip: If you right-click on your VIV file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.


Summary: Not having the right Need For Speed version on your computer can cause problems opening VIV files.


Other Causes of VIV File Opening Problems

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Need For Speed will resolve your issue. Other VIV opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Problems unrelated to software:

  • VIV file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Deletion of the VIV file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Corrupt install of Need For Speed or other VIV-related program
  • The VIV itself is corrupted
  • Your VIV has adversely impacted by malware
  • VIV-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Need For Speed Car Data File format

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