Tips to open _ME file
Can't open the _ME file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open _ME files as well as a list of programs that support _ME files.
_ME file extension
| File Name |
Read Me |
| File Category |
Document Files |
The _ME file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the _ME files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the _ME file on each system platform.
What is _ME file?
The file with the extension _ME is the Document Files file type. Additionally, the Document Files category contains 574 of other files. Read Me is most often found on 2 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Windows. The Windows Notepad application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the _ME file. gedit, NotePad++ text editor will apply when it is not possible to use Windows Notepad.
How to open _ME file?
An often recurring problem with Read Me is that _ME is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file _ME to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the _ME 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 Notepad
The first step is to check if the computer has the Windows Notepad program installed. To do this, enter the name Windows Notepad into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open _ME files.
Programs to open _ME file
Remember to download programs supporting _ME files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Windows Notepad with _ME files
If, despite the installed application, the _ME file does not start in the Windows Notepad application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the _ME file with the Windows Notepad application.
Step 3. Update Windows Notepad to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Windows Notepad program, it is possible that Read Me 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.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the _ME file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the _ME file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file _ME or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected _ME file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the _ME files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair _ME file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted _ME files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move _ME to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the _ME file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the _ME file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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