Tips to open WINDOWSLIVECONTACT file
Can't open the WINDOWSLIVECONTACT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WINDOWSLIVECONTACT files as well as a list of programs that support WINDOWSLIVECONTACT files.
WINDOWSLIVECONTACT file extension
| File Name |
Windows Live Contacts Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The WINDOWSLIVECONTACT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WINDOWSLIVECONTACT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WINDOWSLIVECONTACT file on each system platform.
What is WINDOWSLIVECONTACT file?
The WINDOWSLIVECONTACT file has been categorized as Data Files. It was designed by Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. Windows Live Contacts Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Windows Live Messenger to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open WINDOWSLIVECONTACT file?
The most common problem when using Windows Live Contacts Format is that a specific WINDOWSLIVECONTACT is not associated with the program. This causes the file WINDOWSLIVECONTACT to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WINDOWSLIVECONTACT file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Windows Live Messenger
The first step is to check if the computer has the Windows Live Messenger program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Windows Live Messenger in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file WINDOWSLIVECONTACT with Windows Live Messenger. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open WINDOWSLIVECONTACT files.
Programs to open WINDOWSLIVECONTACT file
Remember to download programs supporting WINDOWSLIVECONTACT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Windows Live Messenger with WINDOWSLIVECONTACT files
If, despite the installed application, the WINDOWSLIVECONTACT file does not start in the Windows Live Messenger application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the WINDOWSLIVECONTACT file with the Windows Live Messenger application.
Step 3. Update Windows Live Messenger to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Windows Live Messenger program, it is possible that Windows Live Contacts Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the WINDOWSLIVECONTACT file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WINDOWSLIVECONTACT or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected WINDOWSLIVECONTACT file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of WINDOWSLIVECONTACT file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair WINDOWSLIVECONTACT file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file WINDOWSLIVECONTACT except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the WINDOWSLIVECONTACT file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the WINDOWSLIVECONTACT file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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