FEV File Extension

What is FEV file?

FEV is a file extension commonly associated with FMOD Audio Events Format files. Firelight Technologies defined the FMOD Audio Events Format format standard. FEV files are supported by software applications available for devices running , Mac OS, Windows. Files with FEV extension are categorized as Audio Files files. The Audio Files subset comprises 771 various file formats. Users are advised to use FMOD Designer software for managing FEV files, although 4 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named FMOD Designer was created by Firelight Technologies Pty, Ltd.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and FEV files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support FEV file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open FEV files divided into 3 categories according to system platform supported. Files with FEV suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with FEV extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening FEV files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to FMOD Audio Events Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with FEV files.

Step 1. Download and install FMOD Designer

Problems with opening and working with FEV files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with FEV files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select FMOD Designer or one of the recommended programs (for example, Dragon Age: Origins, Need for Speed SHIFT, FMOD U3E Integration) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download FMOD Designer installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Firelight Technologies Pty, Ltd. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of FMOD Designer and update if needed

You still cannot access FEV files although FMOD Designer is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that FMOD Designer cannot handle files with FEV may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of FMOD Designer should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open FEV files to FMOD Designer

After installing FMOD Designer (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open FEV files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the FEV with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where FMOD Designer is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open FEV files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with FEV extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select FMOD Designer and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with FEV extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the FEV for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the FEV file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the FEV in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the FEV is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the FEV file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the FEV file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If you obtained the problematic FEV file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. 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 FEV file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the FMOD Audio Events Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run FMOD Designer

If the systems has insufficient resources to open FEV files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with FMOD Audio Events Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle FEV files.

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