Tips to open MET file
Can't open the MET file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MET files as well as a list of programs that support MET files.
MET file extension
| File Name |
EMule Resource Format |
| File Developer |
eMule |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The MET file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MET files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MET file on each system platform.
What is MET file?
The file with the extension MET is the Data Files file type. The author of this format is eMule. In addition to this file, the Data Files category includes 1326 related files. EMule Resource Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is aMule. This was created by aMule Project. This file type can also be opened by 3 other programs. You can use eMule in case aMule cannot be used.
How to open MET file?
The most common problem when using EMule Resource Format is that a specific MET is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that MET 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 MET 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 aMule
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that aMule is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name aMule into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file MET with aMule. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open MET files.
Programs to open MET file
Remember to download programs supporting MET files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of aMule with MET files
If, despite the installed application, the MET file does not start in the aMule 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 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. 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 MET file with the aMule program.
Step 3. Update aMule to the latest version
If, however, after binding aMule with EMule Resource Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the aMule Project website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MET file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the MET file. 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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our MET file. However, remember that not every infected MET file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the MET file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular MET file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use eMule help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted MET files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the MET file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the MET file again. However, some background programs may block the MET file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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