What is a .DVR file?
The file extension .DVR represents a Microsoft Recorded TV Show file. This type of video file is created using Windows Media Center, which is a program available on some versions of the Windows operating system. Windows Media Center allows users to record television shows directly onto their computers for later viewing.
A .DVR file includes several pieces of information: - The content of the TV program that was recorded. - The specific time and date when the recording was made. - The video data itself.
The video within a .DVR file is encoded using the MPEG-2 format, a common video compression format used for TV broadcasts and DVDs, which helps in maintaining a balance between video quality and file size.
To watch a .DVR file, you can use programs that are typically included with the Windows operating system: 1. **Microsoft Windows Media Center** - This program not only records but also plays back .DVR files. It is included with some versions of Windows, particularly those designed for home entertainment. 2. **Microsoft Windows Media Player** - This is a more general media player that comes installed with most versions of Windows. It can also open and play .DVR files.
These programs make it easy to view the recorded TV shows directly on your computer without needing any additional software.
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