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Old 12-06-2017, 03:54 AM   #1
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One of video format is not supporting


kindly help to open the one of video file which is not opening in any application. the error is : application/x-ms-dos-executable decoder
 
Old 12-06-2017, 04:15 AM   #2
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not nearly enough information to even identify the problem, let alone help.
please read the first link in my signature, then try again. be precise.
 
Old 12-07-2017, 07:05 AM   #3
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kindly help to open the one of video file which is not opening in any application. the error is : application/x-ms-dos-executable decoder
Maybe this will help
> https://www.linuxquestions.org/quest...equest-823063/

Google brought it up when inquired about "application/x-ms-dos-executable decoder".
 
Old 12-07-2017, 11:04 AM   #4
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The thread ro which you've just posted a link has the answer: use Wine. The file may say it's a video, but the error message shows that it's "ms-dos-executable" — a Windows program.
 
Old 12-07-2017, 04:13 PM   #5
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what is the output of

file file_In_question

or binwalk the file in question
 
  


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