WME File Complications
Common Problems Opening WME Files
Microsoft Windows Media Encoder 9 Removed
You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open WME Files" when trying to open your WME. When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Windows Media Encoder 9 missing in %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the WME file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.
Tip: When another WME application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.
Microsoft Windows Media Encoder 9 Requires Update
Your Windows Media Encoder Session File file is incompatible with Microsoft Windows Media Encoder 9 because you might have the wrong version installed. Download the latest Microsoft Windows Media Encoder 9 version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. The primary cause of this problem is that your Windows Media Encoder Session File file was created by a different (newer) version of Microsoft Windows Media Encoder 9 than what's installed.
Tip: Investigate your WME file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.
Primarily, problems experienced when opening WME files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Windows Media Encoder 9 installed on your computer.
Other Causes of WME File Opening Problems
Assuming you have the right Microsoft Windows Media Encoder 9 version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening WME files. If you are still having problems opening WME files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Problems unrelated to software:
- WME file type Registry entries are wrong
- Unintentional removal of the description of the WME file inside the Windows Registry
- Partial installation of Microsoft Windows Media Encoder 9 that did not fully complete
- Your WME can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
- Past or present virus infection has affected your WME
- Device drivers of the hardware associated with your WME file are corrupt or out-of-date
- Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Windows Media Encoder Session File file successfully
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