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M3U8 Troubleshooting

Common Problems Opening M3U8 Files

Microsoft Windows Media Player Removed

When trying to open your M3U8 file, you get the error "Can't Open M3U8 File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft Windows Media Player isn't installed on your PC. The typical path of opening your M3U8 with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: Another M3U8-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Microsoft Windows Media Player Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Windows Media Player won't support your UTF-8 M3U Playlist File file. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Windows Media Player installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Your UTF-8 M3U Playlist File file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Windows Media Player than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Investigate your M3U8 file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening M3U8 files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Windows Media Player installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading M3U8 Files

Assuming you have the right Microsoft Windows Media Player version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening M3U8 files. Other M3U8 opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Problems unrelated to software:

• Windows Registry M3U8 file paths that are incorrect
• The M3U8 file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Defective install of a M3U8 program, such as Microsoft Windows Media Player
• Your M3U8 can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Malware-tainted M3U8 file can't be opened
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your M3U8 file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the UTF-8 M3U Playlist File format