How to recover a lost DVR file?

So, I was all hyped up and ready to go, plugging my flash drive into my PC just so I could finally binge those shows I recorded off my digital antenna receiver. But of course, because my luck is just that great, the computer starts throwing an error saying it can't open the DVR file.
I’m basically begging any tech wizards out there for some help—what kind of software am I actually gonna need to watch these DVR files on my computer?

http://www.giveawayoftheday.com/dvr+file+player/

If this doesn't do the trick, you're probably just missing the right codecs, right?
http://www.codecguide.com/download_k..._pack_mega.htm

Just grab the pack and get it installed.

Sophia Clark68 said:I was all pumped up to plug my flash drive into my PC to watch some shows I recorded on my digital antenna receiver. But when I tried, the computer just gave me an error saying it couldn't open the DVR file.
So, I’m asking any experts out there for a hand—what kind of software do I actually need to play those DVR files recorded from a digital tuner on my computer?

I'm running into the exact same issue, but I also wanted to know if there’s a free program out there that could convert that file into an AVI or something similar?🤷

Eric Rogers62 said:I’m wondering the same thing, honestly. But also... does anyone know if there's some kind of free software out there that can actually convert that file into an AVI or something similar? Is that even possible without paying a fortune?🤷

Maybe just give Format Factory a shot? I don't know. It’s worth a look if you're stuck.

It’s free, I guess... just not entirely sure which file formats it actually plays nice with.

So, I found out that the DVR-MS files on my computer will play just fine using Zoom Player, though it isn't exactly free software. 😢