How to open MSWMM files on your device
If an error occurs when you try to open MSWMM file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate MSWMM files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.
MSWMM File Extension
- File type Windows Movie Maker Project
- File developer Microsoft
- File category Video Files
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What is a(n) MSWMM file?
The MSWMM (Windows Movie Maker Project) file format is used to store projects created in Microsoft's Windows Movie Maker. It contains references to the video, photos, and other media used in the project, along with editing information such as transitions, effects, and text overlays. MSWMM projects can play both in Windows Movie Maker and in other video players that support the Windows Media format.
MSWMM projects are stored as common WMV files, although they are not readable by the same software used to open standard WMV video files. Specific software such as Windows Movie Maker can open MSWMM files in order to edit or rearrange the elements of the project.
How to open MSWMM file?
There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .MSWMM files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.
Step 1. Install a program that supports MSWMM files
In order to open MSWMM file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with MSWMM extension.
Programs that can open MSWMM files
Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, MSWMM files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.
Remember!
Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on MSWMM files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to MSWMM files.
Step 2. Associate given software with MSWMM files
A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting MSWMM files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with MSWMM files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open MSWMM files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open MSWMM files.
Step 3. Check whether no other errors related to MSWMM files occur
When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the MSWMM file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:
- File with MSWMM extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
- File data is corrupted
- Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the MSWMM file is stored
- File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the MSWMM file was saved and then deleted
- User account is not privileged to perform operations on MSWMM files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
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