M14 File Extension

What is M14 file?

M14 is a file extension commonly associated with Microsoft Media Viewer files. Microsoft Corporation defined the Microsoft Media Viewer format standard. M14 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. M14 file format, along with 574 other file formats, belongs to the Document Files category. The software recommended for managing M14 files is Microsoft Windows. Microsoft Windows software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about M14 files or the Microsoft Windows software program.

Programs which support M14 file extension

The following listing features M14-compatible programs. M14 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with M14 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening M14 files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with M14 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with M14 files.

Step 1. Install Microsoft Windows software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening M14 files is that no program that can handle M14 files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Microsoft Windows developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Microsoft Windows installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Microsoft Windows and update if needed

If the problems with opening M14 files still occur even after installing Microsoft Windows, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Microsoft Windows is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why M14 files are not compatible with Microsoft Windows. The most recent version of Microsoft Windows is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Microsoft Windows to M14 files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate M14 files with latest version of Microsoft Windows you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the M14 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Microsoft Windows installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open M14 files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with M14 extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with M14 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the M14 for errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper M14 file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the M14 file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the M14 file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. M14 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the M14 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the M14 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 Microsoft Media Viewer file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Microsoft Windows

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support M14 files. Close all running programs and try opening the M14 file.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Microsoft Media Viewer file. It may be the case that the M14 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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