UVU is a file extension commonly associated with Movie Maker Video Data Format files. UVU files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. UVU file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing UVU files is Windows Movie Maker. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theWindows Movie Maker software, but also about UVU and other supported file formats.
Below is a table that list programs that support UVU files. Files with UVU suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.
Updated: 05/20/2020
Problems with accessing UVU may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with UVU 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 UVU files.
Problems with opening and working with UVU files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with UVU files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the Windows Movie Maker 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. If you want to download Windows Movie Maker installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.
You still cannot access UVU files although Windows Movie Maker 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. If you have an older version of Windows Movie Maker installed, it may not support UVU format. The most recent version of Windows Movie Maker is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.
After installing Windows Movie Maker (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open UVU files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent
Selecting the first-choice application in Windows
Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS
If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the UVU file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.
Should it happed that the UVU is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the UVU file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the UVU file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.
If the UVU 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 UVU file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.
Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.
The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support UVU files. Close all running programs and try opening the UVU file.
Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Movie Maker Video Data 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 UVU files.
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