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Basic information about DVR file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DVR（*.DVR or *.dvr）, 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 DVR file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the DVR file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DVR file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DVR file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DVR file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the DVR file?
How to open a DVR file?
What programs do I need to open a DVR file?
What programs help to create and edit a DVR file?
How to convert DVR files to another file format?
How to convert another files to DVR file format?

1.Detail information about DVR file extension: Microsoft Recorded TV Show

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DVR files
File type	Microsoft Recorded TV Show	Category	Video Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	Binary
Description	DVR file is a Microsoft Recorded TV Show developed by Microsoft. Video file created by Windows Media Center, a Windows program that can record and playback television shows; contains the TV program information, the time recorded, and the video itself; saves video encoded in the MPEG-2 format; used for watching recorded TV shows.
Windows	Microsoft Windows Media Center Microsoft Windows Media Player Freemake Video Converter PowerDirector PowerDVD

How to convert DVR files to another file format?

There are 10 records in our database eligible for DVR files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve DVR to another files conversion, you may use the option.

DVR to 3GP	DVR to AVI	DVR to DVR MS	DVR to DVR-MS
DVR to M2TS	DVR to MP3	DVR to MP4	DVR to MTS
DVR to WAV	DVR to WMV

How to convert another files to DVR file format?

There are 11 records in our database eligible for another files to DVR file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to DVR conversion, you may use the option.

MTS to DVR	M2TS to DVR	MOD to DVR	DVR MS to DVR
AVI to DVR	MP4 to DVR	DVR-MS to DVR	DZT to DVR
FLV to DVR	MOV to DVR	MPEG to DVR

Can't open a DVR 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.DVR”。

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 DVR extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support DVR 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 DVR 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 DVR file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DVR 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 DVR file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the DVR 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.