Tips to open _EML file
Can't open the _EML file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open _EML files as well as a list of programs that support _EML files.
_EML file extension
| File Name |
Windows Live Mail Email Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The _EML file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the _EML files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the _EML file on each system platform.
What is _EML file?
The file in the _EML format belongs to the Misc Files category. The author of this format is Microsoft. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Windows Live Mail Email Format is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The main program that supports this format is Windows Live Mail. This was created by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open _EML file?
The main problem with Windows Live Mail Email Format is that the _EML file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that _EML files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the _EML 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 Mail
The first step is to check if the computer has the Windows Live Mail program installed. To do this, enter the name Windows Live Mail into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open _EML files.
Programs to open _EML file
Remember to download programs supporting _EML files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Windows Live Mail with _EML files
If, despite the installed application, the _EML file does not start in the Windows Live Mail 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. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the _EML file with the Windows Live Mail program.
Step 3. Update Windows Live Mail to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Windows Live Mail program with the Windows Live Mail Email Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the _EML file
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 _EML file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the _EML file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the _EML file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected _EML files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of _EML 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 this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged _EML files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted _EML files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move _EML to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file _EML to close. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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