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File Extension MOV
Name: MOV
or .mov
Description: QuickTime Video Clip – the file extension MOV
is a common format used for saving movie or video files.
This file extension is compatible with both Windows and
Macintosh machine and uses a proprietary algorithm that was
developed by Apple Computer.
Author:
Apple Computer, Inc.
Category:
Video
File Type:
Video file
Problems:
Are you having a difficult time opening MOV files? It’s
possible that you don’t have the appropriate program for
opening MOV files installed on your computer or that you
have a registry-related error. File extension MOV files
require the Apple QuickTime player in order to open
properly. To rule out a registry error, run our free
registry scan.
Manual
Removal Instructions: To manually remove a MOV file, open
Windows Explorer by right-clicking the Start button and
choosing Explore. Find your hard drive in the list found on
the left and double click. Find the Search bar and enter: *.MOV
Your
computer will search and display all MOV files found on the
disc drive. Right click on the specific MOV file that you
would like to delete and click Delete in the small menu that
displays. Answer Yes, when asked if you are sure you want to
send the MOV file to the Recycle mov.
Solution/Recommendations: If you are having trouble with the
MOV files or the QuickTime application, first make sure you
are running the latest version of the software. QuickTime
updates and patches are often released that address known
issues with the movie player.
In
addition, QuickTime file corruption and missing QuickTime
file associations can often be linked to registry-related
errors. Because of this, we highly recommend a registry scan
to rule out potential problems with the registry itself.
If you
have an updated version of QuickTime installed on your PC
but are still having trouble opening file extension MOV
files, it’s possible that the computer is missing a file
association that matches the MOV extension. Sometimes when
you install a competing multimedia player, these players
change the file associations so that they are the default
media player.
To set a
file association so that QuickTime is the assigned
application for opening MOV files, go back into Windows
Explorer and right-click on the MOV file you’d like to open.
Click on Open With and then select Choose Default Program.
Your computer will display a list of recommended programs.
If QuickTime is listed, select the appropriate icon. Place a
check mark in the check box that says, “Always use the
selected program to open this kind of file.
Resources:
QuickTime Download:
http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/win.html
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