Tips to open METALINK file
Can't open the METALINK file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open METALINK files as well as a list of programs that support METALINK files.
METALINK file extension
| File Name |
Metalink 3.0 |
| File Category |
Web Files |
The METALINK file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the METALINK files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the METALINK file on each system platform.
What is METALINK file?
The file in the METALINK format belongs to the Web Files category. Web Files consists of 303 similar files. Metalink 3.0 is most often found on 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 JDownloader. This was created by Jdownloader Team. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. The Free Download Manager, GetRight Download Manager programs will also handle the file when the JDownloader program does not fulfill its role.
How to open METALINK file?
An often recurring problem with Metalink 3.0 is that METALINK is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that METALINK files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the METALINK 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 JDownloader
The first step is to check if the computer has the JDownloader program installed. This can be achieved by typing JDownloader into the operating 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 METALINK files.
Programs to open METALINK file
Remember to download programs supporting METALINK files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of JDownloader with METALINK files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the METALINK file to open in the JDownloader application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the METALINK file with the JDownloader program.
Step 3. Update JDownloader to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the JDownloader program, it is possible that Metalink 3.0 requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Jdownloader Team website or update the program from the application.
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the METALINK file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file METALINK or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected METALINK file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
