Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .mp2 file [ add info ]
MP2 files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing MP2 file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with MP2 extension. However, it should be remembered that MP2 file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Sound File (MPEG-1 Layer II Audio Stream) but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning MP2 files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with MP2 extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.mp2 file extension
Category: Audio/Music Files
OS | Software |
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Apple iTunes Apple QuickTime Player Microsoft Windows Media Player Nullsoft Winamp Media Player 5.6 |
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Apple iTunes Apple QuickTime Player |
If MP2 file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a MP2 file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open MP2 file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing MP2 in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit MP2 format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.