Tips to open MGL file
Can't open the MGL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MGL files as well as a list of programs that support MGL files.
MGL file extension
| File Name |
Age Of Empires 2 Replay Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The MGL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MGL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MGL file on each system platform.
What is MGL file?
The file with the extension MGL is the Game Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Additionally, the Game Files category contains 1509 of other files. Age Of Empires 2 Replay 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 Age of Empires II application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Studios.
How to open MGL file?
The most common problem when using Age Of Empires 2 Replay Format is that a specific MGL is not associated with the program. This causes the file MGL 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 MGL 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 Age of Empires II
In this case, you should first verify that the Age of Empires II application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Age of Empires II 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 MGL files.
Programs to open MGL file
Remember to download programs supporting MGL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Age of Empires II with MGL files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the MGL file still does not use the Age of Empires II program, it means no 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 set the program to handle this type. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the MGL file with the Age of Empires II program.
Step 3. Update Age of Empires II to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Age of Empires II program, it is possible that Age Of Empires 2 Replay Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Microsoft Studios website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MGL file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the MGL file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file MGL or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected MGL files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the MGL file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular MGL 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 can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted MGL 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.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the MGL file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the MGL file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the MGL file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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