Kinds of XMV Files

Main XMV Affiliation

.XMV

File Name:	.xmv
Category:	Xbox Media Video File

An XMV file is a video file used by some games for the Xbox console system. It uses a format developed by Microsoft specifically for playback on the Xbox.

Programmer:	Microsoft Corporation
Class:	Video Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xmv

Software Programs That Open The Xbox Media Video File:

FFmpeg by FFmpeg team

Windows

Linux

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XMV Troubleshooting

Common Problems Opening XMV Files

FFmpeg Isn't There

You attempt to load your XMV file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The XMV File Extension". When this happens, it is commonly due to FFmpeg missing in %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the XMV file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

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

Wrong Version of FFmpeg is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Xbox Media Video File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you've got the wrong version of FFmpeg installed, you'll need to install the correct version. 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: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the XMV file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Regardless, most of the XMV file opening problems relate to not having the right version of FFmpeg installed.

Other XMV File Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of FFmpeg will resolve your issue. If you're still experiencing problems opening XMV files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

• XMV file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• The XMV file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• FFmpeg or another XMV application experienced a flawed installation
• The XMV itself is corrupted
• Your XMV is infected with malware
• Device drivers for XMV-related hardware are out-of-date
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Xbox Media Video File file successfully