Wmv cannott render file

I have found in this forum similar problems MPC not playing. Are you playing a DRM protected video file? MPC will give "failed to render the file" if you try to play one. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy! Already have an account? Sign in here. Usually, resetting the media player's configuration could be the fix you've been looking for or uninstalling and reinstalling. Most media players, for example, on the Windows Operating System, come with an installer.

During installation, various configurations are made and paths set. If the software misses this, then you're bound to run into issues. It would help if you tried uninstalling and reinstalling the media player. Maybe the software will get it right on your next installation. Although MPC-HC does not officially support third-party codec files, this is one of the top causes of video errors —not just with MPC but also with most other media players.

When you encounter this error, at first, it is almost not obvious that your media file is corrupt. Especially if you discover that other media files play the same 'corrupt' file. But file corruption is the top cause of media player errors. You can use a dedicated video repair tool like the one mentioned below to easily fix almost every possible video file error while sparing yourself the troubles.

Of all the causes of media player error, virus infections are the most misunderstood and annoying! Sometimes you'll remember playing the same file with the same player some time ago, but suddenly, your play throws a "Cannot Render The File error.

Learn some methods to repair virus infected video files are very necessary. Quick access. Search related threads. Remove From My Forums. Asked by:. Archived Forums. DirectShow Development. VLC has native support for a range of video codecs. Note: If the tool asks to add a reference file, you need to browse and add that reference file which should be healthy, same resolution and taken from the same source.

It is always a wise idea to have the right knowledge about preventive measures to avoid WMV files getting corrupted in the future. Here are a few of them-. Can i repair. You can try trial version of Kernel Video Repair tool, if it is able to repair your video file, will show first 30 seconds of your corrupt video in trial version.