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    Ffmpeg could not be opened

    I downloaded several versions of the program - from the official site and from here. I extract the compressed folder but every time when I try to open ffmpeg.exe it can not run or run for a second then spontaneously program's window closes. I did a lot of things: change different folder for extracting, turn off Microsoft Defender smart screen, customize exploit protection for the entire folder (switched off all protections), add exclusion from Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans. Nothing helps. Sometimes when I try to open the app, popped up the message that I'll post here. What to do?Image
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    Re: Ffmpeg could not be opened

    FFplay.exe is a command line program, it doesn't have a graphical interface.

    Secondly, smartscreen in Windows Defender has not recognized the program and has blocked it.
    This is based on the files "reputation" and doesn't mean it's infected wth malware.
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    Re: Ffmpeg could not be opened

    Quote Originally Posted by Maximilian Goof View Post
    I downloaded several versions of the program - from the official site and from here. I extract the compressed folder but every time when I try to open ffmpeg.exe it can not run or run for a second then spontaneously program's window closes. I did a lot of things: change different folder for extracting, turn off Microsoft Defender smart screen, customize exploit protection for the entire folder (switched off all protections), add exclusion from Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans. Nothing helps. Sometimes when I try to open the app, popped up the message that I'll post here. What to do?Image
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    did you click on the words "more info"
    you should see the words "run anyway"
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    Re: Ffmpeg could not be opened

    Quote Originally Posted by october262 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Maximilian Goof View Post
    I downloaded several versions of the program - from the official site and from here. I extract the compressed folder but every time when I try to open ffmpeg.exe it can not run or run for a second then spontaneously program's window closes. I did a lot of things: change different folder for extracting, turn off Microsoft Defender smart screen, customize exploit protection for the entire folder (switched off all protections), add exclusion from Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans. Nothing helps. Sometimes when I try to open the app, popped up the message that I'll post here. What to do?Image
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    did you click on the words "more info"
    you should see the words "run anyway"
    Yes, I saw "run anyway" but doesn't help. Also I know that this particular screenshot refers to ffplay but the same message popped up 2-3 times with ffmpeg.
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    Re: Ffmpeg could not be opened

    Quote Originally Posted by Maximilian Goof View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by october262 View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Maximilian Goof View Post
    I downloaded several versions of the program - from the official site and from here. I extract the compressed folder but every time when I try to open ffmpeg.exe it can not run or run for a second then spontaneously program's window closes. I did a lot of things: change different folder for extracting, turn off Microsoft Defender smart screen, customize exploit protection for the entire folder (switched off all protections), add exclusion from Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans. Nothing helps. Sometimes when I try to open the app, popped up the message that I'll post here. What to do?Image
    [Attachment 83013 - Click to enlarge]
    did you click on the words "more info"
    you should see the words "run anyway"
    Yes, I saw "run anyway" but doesn't help. Also I know that this particular screenshot refers to ffplay but the same message popped up 2-3 times with ffmpeg.
    did you try right clicking on ffmpeg.exe and selecting "run as administrator"
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    Re: Ffmpeg could not be opened

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    Quote Originally Posted by Maximilian Goof View Post
    I downloaded several versions of the program - from the official site and from here. I extract the compressed folder but every time when I try to open ffmpeg.exe it can not run or run for a second then spontaneously program's window closes. I did a lot of things: change different folder for extracting, turn off Microsoft Defender smart screen, customize exploit protection for the entire folder (switched off all protections), add exclusion from Microsoft Defender Antivirus scans. Nothing helps. Sometimes when I try to open the app, popped up the message that I'll post here. What to do?Image
    [Attachment 83013 - Click to enlarge]
    did you click on the words "more info"
    you should see the words "run anyway"
    Yes, I saw "run anyway" but doesn't help. Also I know that this particular screenshot refers to ffplay but the same message popped up 2-3 times with ffmpeg.
    did you try right clicking on ffmpeg.exe and selecting "run as administrator"
    Yes I did. Nothing happened.
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    Re: Ffmpeg could not be opened

    Those programs do not open a window, they're meant for running at the command line
    (As I mentioned above)
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    Re: Ffmpeg could not be opened

    open commandline (windows+r then cmd then enter) or write script using ffmpeg - this how you work with ffmpeg - alternatively you can use some ffmpeg frontend (gui)
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    Re: Ffmpeg could not be opened

    Tank you! I will try this later.
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    Re: Ffmpeg could not be opened

    If i can recommend something - use script way - ffmpeg is designed to act not in interactive way but to execute sequence of parameters - you can pass those parameters in commandline but this is painful way - scripts offer only practical way to use ffmpeg.
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    Re: Ffmpeg could not be opened

    @ Maximilian Goof,
    I do not believe you are ready to use ffmpeg from command line .
    Try a ffmpeg GUI like Clever.

    This YouTube video should help you understand.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W4Z9_jwlgE
    Last edited by cholla; 22nd Oct 2024 at 11:00.
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    Re: Ffmpeg could not be opened

    I downloaded ffmpeg GUI version, more specific Shutter encoder. I'm still learning it. Will have more serious dive in when I have access to my desctop PC.
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