unknown file extension

[Jz1397-5]

i have a large media file (2GB) that was given to me without a file extension. The file was burned on a mac using quicktime, however using .mov, .mpg, .mpeg, and .mpv extensions the file will not open. any ideas on how i can get the file to open?

-Thanks for any help

 

[Scooter]

What apps have you tried using? (i.e Quicktime, Windows Media Player) And what versions are you using of the apps?

 

[Jz1397-5]

both quicktime and wmp, both say that they cannot recognize and use it. what is the full list of quicktime supported files, i can just try each of them.

 

[Kush]

tried .vob? could be a mpeg2 dvd file

 

[Lee]

Well you could always double click my computer, then select tools>folder options>view then uncheck 'hide extensions for known file types'.

Then it should show the extension suffix.

Then you can google or check M$ for the application and what can decode it.

 

[Kush]

lol i thought he was talking about a mac, but yeah what i said applies to both anyways, yeah lee is right, i hate how windows hides it by default that could lead to viruses appearing to be pictures with a picture icon and a .jpg, with the hidden.exe and boom virus, happened in school cat.jpg.exe i think it was lol

 

[Jz1397-5]

a vob is a no go as well, i am going to google the extensions for quicktime.

Lee: the problem is that it didn't have a file extension to begin with, i am trying to figure out what type of file it is

 

[FishBoy]

i saw open power dvd and just drag that file to the player and let's hope that works

 

[Jz1397-5]

when i tried to use an MP4 format, i got this error:

 

[Xie]

If it's possible it might be video try something like GSpot and it should tell you file type I believe.