.MPG File Type
File extension: MPG or .mpg
Author of the .mpg file extension: Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG)
Category: Video Files
Programs that use the .mpg file type: Various media players including Apple QuickTime Player and Microsoft Windows Media Player
Explanation of .mpg file extensions:
The .mpg file extension stands for Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG). This is a common video format that the group created which usually incorporates MPEG-1 or MPEG-2 audio and video compression. MPG files are often used for creating downloadable movies.
Video MPEG files generally have the extension MPG while audio MPEG files have the extension MP2 or MP3.
Typical problems associated with the .mpg file extension:
One of the most common problems with .mpg files is that the files can be quite large. If you are downloading an MPG file from the Internet, it can take a great deal of time to download.
Another problem involves playing them. You must have a compatible media player installed on your computer. Fortunately, this is a common movie format and almost all media players support playing MPG files.
Sometimes, when you click an MPG file, a different media player opens, not your favorite one. This happens if the file associations have been changed.
Solutions/Recommendations:
Be patient downloading large files from the Internet.
Your Windows computer comes with Windows Media player built-in. If you prefer a different media player, most support the MPG format. Use the latest version and you shouldn’t have any trouble running the file.
If you want to change a file association so that your favorite media player opens the MPG file, go into Windows Explorer by right-clicking the Start button and choosing Explore. Next, right-click on a MPG file and choose Open With. Scroll through the list of programs until you find the media player you prefer. Click the check box that will make the media player the new default for opening MPG files.
Run a registry cleaner to resolve many common computer problems including .mpg errors.
Associated links:
MPEG FAQs - http://www.chiariglione.org/mpeg/faq/mpeg.htm
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