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Basic information about FVE file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension FVE（*.FVE or *.fve）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the FVE file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the FVE file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the FVE file with their brief description and a list of programs that support FVE file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the FVE file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the FVE file?
  • How to open a FVE file?
  • What programs do I need to open a FVE file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a FVE file?
  • How to convert FVE files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to FVE file format?


1.Detail information about FVE file extension: Windows BitLocker Full Volume Encryption

File type Windows BitLocker Full Volume Encryption Category Encoded Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description FVE file is a Windows BitLocker Full Volume Encryption developed by Microsoft Corporation. FVE is a file extension commonly associated with Windows BitLocker Full Volume Encryption files. Microsoft Corporation defined the Windows BitLocker Full Volume Encryption format standard. FVE file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. The software recommended for managing FVE files is BitLocker. Software named BitLocker was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and FVE files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert FVE files

Windows		 BitLocker



Can't open a FVE file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.FVE”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the FVE extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support FVE file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of FVE files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a FVE file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a FVE file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a FVE file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the FVE file is damaged.
  • Whether the FVE file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the FVE file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the FVE file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the FVE file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a FVE file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a FVE file.

If the FVE file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.