Opening DVR-MS Files

The DVR-MS file type is primarily associated with Media Center.

DVR-MS	File extension: DVR-MS
	File type:	Recorded Television File

What is a DVR-MS file

DVR-MS files mostly belong to Media Center by Microsoft Corporation. In Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, Microsoft has introduced the *.DVR-MS (DVR) file format. Similar in format to *.ASF, the *.DVR-MS (DVR) file enhancements allow the creation of key PVR functionality, including time-shifting, live pause, and simultaneous record and playback. These files now use a .WTV extension.

How to open DVR-MS files

You need a suitable software like Media Center to open a DVR-MS file. You need a suitable software like Media Center from Microsoft Corporation to open a DVR-MS file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your DVR-MS file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DVR-MS file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Unable to Open a .DVR-MS File? Quick Solutions:

Because .DVR-MS files can originate from various systems, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: These are typically Recorded Television Files created by TV tuner cards or older PCs running Microsoft Corporation's Media Center.
Check the Header: Open the file in a hex viewer to inspect the first bytes:
- Seeing 30 26 B2 75 indicates a Microsoft ASF media container.
- Mostly unreadable binary data confirms it is a compiled video file rather than plain text.
Use the Original Software: You often need a compatible media player; try Windows Media Player, VLC media player, or ask the sender if you are uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file here to detect its format, extract readable metadata, and preview the contents when possible.

Technical Data for DVR-MS File Extension

Related files:

dvr, url, txt, mjp, tn, dat

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Format White Paper

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: AshampooMediaPlayer.MediaFile, FileType: Ashampoo Media Player+ media file, AppName: Ashampoo Media Player+

ProgramID: WMP.DVR-MSFile, FileType: Microsoft Recorded TV Show, AppName: Windows Media Player
EXEFile: wmplayer.exe

ProgramID: WMP.DVR-MSFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe

ProgramID: WMP.DVR-MSFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /Ope

ProgramID: WMP.DVR-MSFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /Open

ProgramID: WMP.DVR-MSFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /Open %L

ProgramID: WMP.DVR-MSFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%r\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /Open %L

ProgramID: NeroShowTime.Files.dvr-ms
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Ahead\Nero ShowTime\ShowTime.exe

ProgramID: PDVDfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\CyberLink\PowerDVD\PowerDVD.exe

ProgramID: AVSVIDEO
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\AVSMedia\DVDPlayer\AVSDVDPlayer.exe

ProgramID: MediaCenter.11.File
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\K-Lite Codec Pack\Media Player Classic\mplayerc.exe

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a dvr-ms Recorded Television File is a special file format by Microsoft Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DVR-MS files

Associate the DVR-MS file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open recorded television files. Because only the current version supports the latest DVR-MS file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microsoft Corporation manufacturer website after an available Media Center update.
To make sure that your DVR-MS file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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