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The situation of unsupported file format or corrupted file error is quite common when Windows does not support all formats, cannot decode them all, and many formats are created to serve users. Therefore, many complementary components have been developed to address issues related to unsupported file format or corrupted file errors. Of course, we cannot exclude the possibility of the file being corrupted during file transfer, download, or corrupted by viruses.
Fixing unsupported file format or corrupted file error
Guide to resolving file format or corrupted file errors
Let's temporarily set aside the issue of corrupted files because if a file is truly corrupted, the only thing you can do is to download it again. Let's focus on the issue of unsupported file format. As explained earlier, there are many formats and types of codes for audio or video, so the solution here is to download additional code sets for it.
>> The solution that Mytour wants to discuss here is to install an additional professional decoding code set to completely eliminate the unsupported file format error. What Mytour wants to mention here is the K Lite Codec Pack. Readers should download K Lite Codec Pack to their computer and follow the installation instructions below.
Step 1: After downloading K Lite Codec Pack, proceed with the installation following Mytour's instructions. First, you should choose Advanced to be able to make deeper adjustments.
Step 2: Here, you're allowed to choose which software you're currently using for music or movie playback. Although not crucial, if you prefer, just go ahead and select Windows Media Player.
Step 3: Next, we select the installation path for K Lite Codec Pack, depending on your preference for this setting.
Step 4: Here, continue leaving it as default, as most important formats are already selected.
Similarly, in the next section, leave all parameters as default and press Next to proceed to the next step.
Step 5: Now, onto the next installation part, specifically for Media Player Classic. Whether you use this software or not, just leave it as default because that's the best setting.
Step 6: The next step is to customize settings for hardware. Mytour advises you to check all options to maximize hardware utilization and avoid unsupported file format errors or file reading errors.
Step 7: In this section, it's just choosing the language for K Lite Codec Pack, not very important. If you prefer, you can choose Vietnamese.
Step 8: Here, the software will prompt you to install K Lite Codec Pack for any software, tools. Usually, music and video playback software are still 32-bit (x86), but to be sure, choose both.
Step 9: Here, make sure to check all the values that are not already checked in the table.
Proceed similarly, checking all the values that can be checked when installing K Lite Codec Pack.
Step 10: Move to the sound adjustment section where many people believe it should be adjusted according to the audio device you have, but in reality, you don't need to do that as the system will automatically detect.
Step 11: This is just the Thumbnail display section, whether you want to check it or not is fine, there's no problem.
Step 12: All settings are now complete, simply click Install to finish the installation.
Step 13: The installation process will proceed very quickly, so you won't need to wait long. Just press Finish to complete the K Lite Codec Pack installation process.
After that, try again to see if the unsupported file format error still occurs. To ensure, Mytour advises you to restart your computer before reopening the file.
Above is the guide to fixing unsupported file format errors on Windows, applicable to those experiencing issues with their music files, video files. Hopefully, through this article, readers will gain more knowledge in troubleshooting errors caused by Windows.
Additionally, by simply installing K Lite Codec Pack, you can resolve many basic Windows errors such as fixing Windows Media Player's inability to play videos due to missing K Lite Codec Pack decoding components.
During the installation or use of K Lite Codec Pack for music or movie playback after installing K Lite Codec Pack, if any errors occur, please leave a message below and inform Mytour of the issue. Our team of administrators will promptly provide you with the most satisfactory solution.
