Tips to open MENC file
Can't open the MENC file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MENC files as well as a list of programs that support MENC files.
MENC file extension
| File Name |
Windows Mobile Encrypted Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The MENC file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MENC files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MENC file on each system platform.
What is MENC file?
The file in the MENC format belongs to the Data Files category. The author of this format is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. Windows Mobile Encrypted Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The ActiveSync application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open MENC file?
The main problem with Windows Mobile Encrypted Format is that the MENC file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open MENC, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MENC 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 ActiveSync
The first step is to check if the computer has the ActiveSync program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name ActiveSync in it. 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 MENC files.
Programs to open MENC file
Remember to download programs supporting MENC files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ActiveSync with MENC files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the MENC file to open in the ActiveSync application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 MENC file with the ActiveSync application.
Step 3. Update ActiveSync to the latest version
If, however, after binding ActiveSync with Windows Mobile Encrypted Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. 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 MENC file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to MENC files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the MENC file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover MENC files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the MENC file. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular MENC file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted MENC 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move MENC to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the MENC 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 MENC file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the MENC file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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