VSMETA File Extension

What is VSMETA file?

VSMETA filename suffix is mostly used for Synology Video Station Metadata Format files. VSMETA file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux system platform. Files with VSMETA extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. Synology DiskStation Manager is by far the most used program for working with VSMETA files. Software named Synology DiskStation Manager was created by Synology Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and VSMETA files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support VSMETA file extension

The following listing features VSMETA-compatible programs. Files with VSMETA 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: 03/06/2020

How to open file with VSMETA extension?

Being unable to open files with VSMETA extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with VSMETA extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the Synology DiskStation Manager

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening VSMETA files is that no program that can handle VSMETA files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Synology DiskStation Manager developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download Synology DiskStation Manager installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Synology Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Synology DiskStation Manager

You still cannot access VSMETA files although Synology DiskStation Manager is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why VSMETA files are not compatible with Synology DiskStation Manager. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Synology DiskStation Manager.

Step 3. Associate Synology Video Station Metadata Format files with Synology DiskStation Manager

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate VSMETA files with latest version of Synology DiskStation Manager 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.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the VSMETA file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Synology DiskStation Manager is installed, check the Always use this app to open VSMETA files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the VSMETA 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....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with VSMETA extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the VSMETA for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the VSMETA file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the VSMETA file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the VSMETA file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the VSMETA file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. VSMETA file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

Did you receive the VSMETA 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. It could happen the the download process of file with VSMETA extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Synology Video Station Metadata Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Synology DiskStation Manager

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with VSMETA extension. In this case close the other applications.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Synology Video Station Metadata Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with VSMETA files affecting older versions of given software.

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