I cannot open a RVPROJ file. What should I do? Help!

Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with RVPROJ files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening RVPROJ will be resolved!

RVPROJ File Extension

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  • File type RPG Maker VX Project Format
  • File developer Enterbrain
  • File category Game Files
  • File popularity rating
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How to open RVPROJ file?

If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with RVPROJ extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.

Step 1. Download and install application that supports RVPROJ files

After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open RVPROJ files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:

Programs that support RVPROJ files

Windows programs
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Step 2. Verify whether RVPROJ files are associated with appropriate software

It is possible that an application that supports RVPROJ files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with RVPROJ files (right-click on the file icon → PropertiesGeneral Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support RVPROJ files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open RVPROJ files with the selected program.

Changing RVPROJ file association in registry

File association for RVPROJ files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.

Step 3. Check RVPROJ file for other errors

  • RVPROJ file was not copied properly from storage medium.
  • Antivirus application prevents opening RVPROJ files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected RVPROJ file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
  • For RVPROJ files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.

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