Full format name of files that use WLVS extension is Movie Maker Profile Format. WLVS file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with WLVS extension are categorized as Settings Files files. The Settings Files subset comprises 1305 various file formats. The most popular software that supports WLVS files is Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker. Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about WLVS files or the Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker software program.
Below is a table that list programs that support WLVS files. WLVS files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.
Updated: 12/10/2021
Being unable to open files with WLVS extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Movie Maker Profile Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.
Problems with opening and working with WLVS files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with WLVS files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker website and download the installer.
If the problems with opening WLVS files still occur even after installing Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker cannot handle files with WLVS may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker.
If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate WLVS files with latest version of Microsoft Windows Live Movie Maker you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent
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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 WLVS file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.
If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the WLVS 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. If the scanner detected that the WLVS file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.
If the WLVS 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. It could happen the the download process of file with WLVS extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.
Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Movie Maker Profile Format file.
If the systems has insufficient resources to open WLVS files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.
Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Movie Maker Profile Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle WLVS files.
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