Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .wma file [ add info ]
WMA files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing WMA file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with WMA extension. However, it should be remembered that WMA file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Windows Media Audio but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning WMA files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with WMA extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.wma file extension
Category: Audio/Music Files
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Microsoft Windows Media Player Nullsoft Winamp Media Player 5.6 Roxio Creator 2011 Xilisoft Video Converter Ultimate MIKSOFT Mobile Media Converter Web browser with the Windows Media Player plugin |
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MIKSOFT Mobile Media Converter Apple QuickTime Player with Flip4Mac WMV Components Web browser with theFlip4Mac WMV plugin |
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MIKSOFT Mobile Media Converter |
If WMA 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 WMA 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 WMA 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 WMA 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 WMA 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.