WTV File: What is it?

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WTV File Summary

Most WTV files can be viewed with four known software applications, typically CyberLink PowerDVD developed by CyberLink. and associated with the Windows Recorded TV Show File format as it's primary file type. WTV files are categorized ordinarily as Video Files.

WTV files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows operating system. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

If you are having problems opening WTV files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
File Type Popularity
2608
Rank

/ 11690

Active

Mode

5

December

2018

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Sorts of WTV Files


Main WTV Affiliation

.WTV
File Name:.wtv
Classification:Windows Recorded TV Show File

A WTV file is a video and audiovisual format file that is associated with Window Media Center. This is a software customized to play and record multimedia and TV content. It was developed by Microsoft to record and store TV content using MPEG-2, Dolby Digital AC-3 or MPEG-1 Layer II. The file also contains metadata in addition to DRM information.

Created by: Microsoft Corporation
Group:Video Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wtv

Software Programs That Open The Windows Recorded TV Show File:


CyberLink PowerDVD by CyberLink

Windows

VideoReDo by VideoReDo

Windows

Windows Media Center by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Nero 2018 by Nero AG

Windows

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WTV Requests


Operating System Rank

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


WTV Troubleshooting


Troubles Opening WTV Files

CyberLink PowerDVD Isn't There

When you double-click your WTV file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have CyberLink PowerDVD installed for %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your WTV because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


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


CyberLink PowerDVD is Out-of-Date

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of CyberLink PowerDVD installed that's incompatible with your Windows Recorded TV Show File type. You will need to download a newer version of CyberLink PowerDVD if you don't have the right version. This issue mainly occurs when your Windows Recorded TV Show File file was created by a newer version of CyberLink PowerDVD than you have on your PC.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of WTV file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Regardless, most of the WTV file opening problems relate to not having the right version of CyberLink PowerDVD installed.


Other WTV File Issues

You can still experience errors opening WTV files even with the latest version of CyberLink PowerDVD installed on your PC. If you're still experiencing problems opening WTV files, there could be other computer problems. These issues include:

  • WTV file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the WTV file inside the Windows Registry
  • Defective install of a WTV program, such as CyberLink PowerDVD
  • WTV file corruption
  • WTV file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Hardware associated with WTV has outdated drivers
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Windows Recorded TV Show File file

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