Troubleshoot VEM Files
Common VEM Opening Problems
Meta Media Video Player Disappeared
You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open VEM Files" when trying to open your VEM. Customarily, this means that Meta Media Video Player is not installed on %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.
Tip: If you don't have Meta Media Video Player installed, and you know of another program to open your VEM file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".
Meta Media Video Player Requires Update
In other instances, your Meta Media Video E-Mail File file version may not be supported by your version of Meta Media Video Player. Download the latest Meta Media Video Player version from the Meta Media website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This problem is predominately due to having a Meta Media Video E-Mail File file version that was created by a newer version of Meta Media Video Player than what you have installed on your PC.
Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of VEM file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).
Conclusion: The majority of VEM file opening issues are due to not having the correct Meta Media Video Player version installed.
Other VEM File Opening Causes
Even with the correct version of Meta Media Video Player installed, you can still experience difficulties opening VEMs. Other VEM opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Additional factors include:
- Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for VEM
- Unintentional removal of the description of the VEM file inside the Windows Registry
- Defective install of a VEM program, such as Meta Media Video Player
- File corruption affecting your VEM file
- Your VEM has adversely impacted by malware
- Drivers associated with VEM software need to be updated
- Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Meta Media Video E-Mail File file successfully
Quiz: Which of the following is not a MIME type?
That's Correct!
Spreadsheet MIME types do not begin with the "spreadsheet/" prefix, but instead start with the "application/" prefix. For example, an OpenDocument Spreadsheet: "application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet".
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Spreadsheet MIME types do not begin with the "spreadsheet/" prefix, but instead start with the "application/" prefix. For example, an OpenDocument Spreadsheet: "application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet".