_V File Extension

What is _V file?

Full format name of files that use _V extension is Adobe Type Manager Japanese Font Metrics. Adobe Type Manager Japanese Font Metrics format was developed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. Files with _V extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. _V file belongs to the Font Files category just like 109 other filename extensions listed in our database. Adobe Photoshop supports _V files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. Software named Adobe Photoshop was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. In order to find more detailed information on the software and _V files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support _V file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support _V files. Files with _V extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with _V extension?

Being unable to open files with _V extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with _V files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with _V files.

Step 1. Install Adobe Photoshop software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening _V files is that no program that can handle _V files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install Adobe Photoshop or one to the listed programs: Adobe Creative Suite. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support _V files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Adobe Photoshop installed is by going to developer’s website (Adobe Systems Incorporated) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Adobe Photoshop to the latest version

You still cannot access _V files although Adobe Photoshop is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why _V files are not compatible with Adobe Photoshop. The most recent version of Adobe Photoshop is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open _V files to Adobe Photoshop

If you have the latest version of Adobe Photoshop installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage _V on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the _V with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Adobe Photoshop is installed, check the Always use this app to open _V files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the _V file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with _V extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the _V is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the _V file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the _V file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the _V file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the _V file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with _V extension is complete and error-free

If the _V file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the _V file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Adobe Type Manager Japanese Font Metrics file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Adobe Photoshop

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support _V files. Close all running programs and try opening the _V file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Adobe Type Manager Japanese Font Metrics files. It may be the case that the _V files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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