Known VFW Files

Dominant VFW File Type

.VFW

File Format:	.vfw
Type:	Video For Windows

Video for Windows was a video format that is similar to the .AVI format. This format seems to be obsolete and no longer used.

Created by:	Open Source
Kind:	Video Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.vfw

Software Programs That Open The Video For Windows:

Microsoft Windows Media Player by Microsoft Corporation

	Windows
	Windows Phone

Mac

Apple QuickTime Player by Apple

Windows

Mac

Eltima Elmedia Player by Open Source

Mac

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Understanding VFW Issues

Troubles Opening VFW Files

Microsoft Windows Media Player Removed

If you attempt to load your VFW file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open VFW Files". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Windows Media Player for %%os%% installed. Your operating system cannot associate your VFW with Microsoft Windows Media Player, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens VFW files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Microsoft Windows Media Player Requires Update

It is possible that your version of Microsoft Windows Media Player isn't able to open your Video For Windows file due to incompatibility. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Windows Media Player (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. Most of the time your Video For Windows file was created by a newer Microsoft Windows Media Player than what you have installed.

Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your VFW file and clicking "Properties".

Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Windows Media Player version on your computer can cause problems opening VFW files.

Associated Difficulties Loading VFW Files

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Windows Media Player will resolve your issue. If you're still experiencing problems opening VFW files, there could be other computer problems. Problems unrelated to software:

• Windows Registry VFW file paths that are incorrect
• The VFW file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Invalid installation of a VFW-associated program (eg. Microsoft Windows Media Player)
• Your VFW can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Past or present virus infection has affected your VFW
• Hardware related to VFWs has device driver corruption
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Video For Windows file successfully