WMR File Extension

What is WMR file?

WMR filename suffix is mostly used for Windows Media Recorder files. All Alex Inc. defined the Windows Media Recorder format standard. Files with WMR extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. WMR file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The most popular software that supports WMR files is WM Recorder. Software named WM Recorder was created by All Alex Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and WMR files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support WMR file extension

The following listing features WMR-compatible programs. Files with WMR suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with WMR extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening WMR files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Windows Media Recorder files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install WM Recorder software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WMR files is that no program that can handle WMR files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download WM Recorder and install it on your device. 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 WM Recorder installed is by going to developer’s website (All Alex Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of WM Recorder and update if needed

You still cannot access WMR files although WM Recorder 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. The reason that WM Recorder cannot handle files with WMR may be that the software is outdated.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 WM Recorder.

Step 3. Assign WM Recorder to WMR files

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the WMR 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
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where WM Recorder is installed, check the Always use this app to open WMR files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the WMR file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• 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 WMR extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the WMR is not faulty

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 WMR file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the WMR in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the WMR is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the WMR file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the WMR 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 WMR 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.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Windows Media Recorder file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open WM Recorder

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

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Windows Media Recorder files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with WMR files affecting older versions of given software.

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