WMMP File Extension

What is WMMP file?

WMMP is a file extension commonly associated with Windows Movie Maker Project Format files. Windows Movie Maker Project Format specification was created by Microsoft. Files with WMMP extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. WMMP file format, along with 546 other file formats, belongs to the Video Files category. Users are advised to use Windows Movie Maker software for managing WMMP files, although 2 other programs can also handle this type of file. Windows Movie Maker software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about WMMP files or the Windows Movie Maker software program.

Programs which support WMMP file extension

The following listing features WMMP-compatible programs. WMMP 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 WMMP extension?

Problems with accessing WMMP may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Windows Movie Maker Project 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.

Step 1. Install Windows Movie Maker software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WMMP files is that no program that can handle WMMP files is installed on user’s system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Windows Movie Maker or different compatible program, such as Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition. 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 Windows Movie Maker installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Windows Movie Maker to the latest version

If you already have Windows Movie Maker installed on your systems and WMMP files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Windows Movie Maker installed, it may not support WMMP format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Windows Movie Maker.

Step 3. Set the default application to open WMMP files to Windows Movie Maker

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate WMMP files with latest version of Windows Movie Maker you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the WMMP file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Windows Movie Maker is installed, check the Always use this app to open WMMP files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with WMMP extension, 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....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with WMMP extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the WMMP for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the WMMP file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the WMMP file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the WMMP is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the WMMP file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Verify that the WMMP file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the WMMP 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. When downloading the file with WMMP extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

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.

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

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

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Windows Movie Maker Project Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle WMMP files.

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