How to Repair MP4 File Index?

“I don’t know why it is stating file index error when I try to play MP4 file on Windows system. I copied video file and tried playing it on my friend’s PC, but it was of no use as the same issue was encountered. Guys, I want to know if this error is faced due to virus attack on system or is it due to download error. Please provide me some useful suggestions so that I can fix this MP4 file index problem. Thanks a lot!”

MP4 is the most popular digital video format used to play videos on cameras, camcorder, iPods, and computers. These video files occupy much less space when it comes to storage area; provides better picture and audio quality than other video file formats. Apart from playing video files, user can also include subtitles in MP4 file for better understanding. As MP4 is also like other video files, at times it may refuse to play and display errors such as index error. MP4 file shows index errors due to file corruption or damage of video file index because of below listed reasons:

  • Interruptions while sharing or playing MP4 video file can cause damage its index
  • Sudden internet break down when downloading MP4 file may damage MP4 index
  • Usage of improper third party tools to play or convert MP4 files on your system may alter its index
  • Virus or malware attacks, frequent conversion of MP4 into other video file formats are other known issues behind corruption of MP4 file index

MP4 file index repair utility

Yodot MOV Repair is advanced software when it comes to repair of corrupt or damaged MP4 video file repair index in less duration of time. Once the tool is installed, user can follow the simple procedure shown to fix MP4 video without facing any difficulties. Other than MP4 index, you can also fix MOV file index and damaged M4V file index on both Windows and Macintosh computers by using this software, which includes best repair techniques. This outstanding tool fixes corrupt, damaged, broken, incomplete, bad or unplayable MOV, MP4 and M4V video files on both Windows and Mac OS X platform. If there are any doubt about application, feel free to mail the same to the technical support staff who will be available round the clock.

Guidelines for fixing index of MP4 video:

  • Download and install Yodot MOV Repair tool in the system with help of administrator account
  • As soon as installation process gets completed, user can view shortcut icon on desktop
  • Launch the software and from main screen of utility click on ‘Browse’ button to select MP4 file with corrupt index
  • Once MP4 file has been selected, hit on ‘Repair’ button to initiate index repair process
  • User can view repair progress with help of progress bar shown on next screen
  • Upon completion of video repair process, user can preview repaired MP4 file
  • At last, save fixed MP4 video file to location you choose on your computer hard drive or to any external storage drive

Tips to Note:

  • Keep backup of important MP4 videos on more than one destination location
  • Install best antivirus protection to prevent virus attacks on MP4 video saved on your system
  • Make use of reliable media players to play your MP4 video files

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