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A WMV (Windows Media Video) is a video file format built by the Microsoft, and similar to an ASF (Advanced System Format). It used to contain the codecs.

As we all know that, the broken/corrupt video file will never play smoothly or correctly. Like other video files, WMV files can also corrupt or damage or shows error messages.

Sometimes, it may happen due to the mistyped of file name, virus/malware infection or a bug contained in the files itself.

Even many of you’ve noticed that a WMV file won’t play or video can't opened. This is likely to happen due to the video file corruption or broken issue. And this issue can be easily solved by using some available solutions.

Also, do you know, the corruption of WMV files may also let you face the video loss issues many times. So, it’s very important to repair corrupted WMV files as soon as you can to avoid such situation.

In this post, you’ll get a complete guide about how to repair corrupted WMV file. But before knowing the fixes for how to fix broken WMV file, we will first know the errors which may encountering due to WMV file corruption.

Errors Encounters Due To The Corruption Of Video Files

Below are the prompting errors or file corruption messages which you may face.

·        Frozen Frame or Frame Freeze

·        Cannot Play file or Open the file

·        No Sound

·        Codec Issue

·        Video Crash

·        Crackled Sound and Distorted Sound

·        Damaged/broken File

·        Black Screen etc.

After knowing the errors due to file corruption, now we’ll know the common reasons behind WMV file corruption.

What Are The Scenarios Encounter Which Leads To WMV Files Corruption?

Some of the common reasons behind the corruption of WMV video files are given below:

·        Damage/corruption in storage drive.

·        Unexpected system shutdown while transferring or downloading WMV files

·        Inadequate conversion of the MWV video files.

·        Virus/Malware attack in the system.

·        Incompatible multimedia player.

So, these are the common scenarios behind corruption of WMV files. Now we’ll discuss about how to repair damaged WMV file.

How To Repair Corrupted WMV File?

Fix #1: Play Your WMV Video File In Another Player
If WMV file won’t play in your player, then you can play WMV files in another media player. Like Windows Media Player, VLC Media Player, Flip4Mac Media Player or Winamp Media Player.

Fix #2:  Update PC Drivers
If you’ve not updated the Windows then you can go with this method to repair WMV video files. Just install the updates or do it manually with the Device Manager. After updated, again you can try to play your WMV videos in the media player.

Fix #3: Download Your Video Again
Unexpected shutdown of system while transfer/download a WMV video can cause damage/corruption of the file. So, you must try again for transferring or downloading the WMV videos from source.

Fix #4: Get Supporting Codec for The Media Player
This is another manual solution to repair WMV files. If you’ve chosen media player which does not contain the supporting codec to play the WMV videos. Then you can either purchase a complete codec pack from a safe provider or download WMV codec.

Fix #5: Convert The WMV To Another File Format
Converting the WMV video file to another file format can often make your videos playable. You can use any secure & protected online tool to convert your WMV to AVI or MP4 format. Also you can use the VLC Media Player to convert the WMV videos.

Tips To Avoid Further Damage/Corruption Of WMV Files

Below are some of the tips given to prevent further damage/corruption of WMV videos:

·        Never disconnect the power or card reader while transferring or download of videos.

·        Install good anti-virus scan on your system

·        Frequently format the camera card or media that used for storing WMV videos.

·        Never try to store the WMV files when your memory card is full.

·        Always keep a backup of your important videos.

Final words

The corruption of files may occur due to the various reasons. As the damage or corrupt video file will never play correctly. So, it’s necessary to repair corrupted WMV files as soon as possible.

In this article, we have discussed all the effective solutions to fix corrupted WMV file. Though, the given fixes are so easy and effective that anyone can use them without any trouble.

Hopefully, you’ve found this post helpful for you.