Right-click the file and remove the extra .mp4 so the name ends simply in .mp4 .

, and are you having trouble getting it to play?

If you downloaded this from a forum or P2P site, it may be a clip of a live performance or broadcast. 2. How to Open the File

If you need to know exactly what is in the file without watching it, you can use a tool like MediaInfo . It will tell you: When the video was actually created. Writing Library: What software was used to save the file.

Because the filename follows a standard timestamp or archival format (Live + Year + ID), 1. Check the Source

Many DVR and NVR systems (like those from Lorex or Swann ) use this naming convention. If you found this on a hard drive, it may be a recording from January 2002 or a specific channel marked "401."

Standard players might struggle if the codec is old. I recommend using VLC Media Player as it can play almost any video format regardless of naming errors. 3. Inspecting Metadata

Live2002-01-401.mp4.mp4 Guide

Right-click the file and remove the extra .mp4 so the name ends simply in .mp4 .

, and are you having trouble getting it to play? Live2002-01-401.mp4.mp4

If you downloaded this from a forum or P2P site, it may be a clip of a live performance or broadcast. 2. How to Open the File Right-click the file and remove the extra

If you need to know exactly what is in the file without watching it, you can use a tool like MediaInfo . It will tell you: When the video was actually created. Writing Library: What software was used to save the file. Writing Library: What software was used to save the file

Because the filename follows a standard timestamp or archival format (Live + Year + ID), 1. Check the Source

Many DVR and NVR systems (like those from Lorex or Swann ) use this naming convention. If you found this on a hard drive, it may be a recording from January 2002 or a specific channel marked "401."

Standard players might struggle if the codec is old. I recommend using VLC Media Player as it can play almost any video format regardless of naming errors. 3. Inspecting Metadata