Tips to open MSG file

Can't open the MSG file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MSG files as well as a list of programs that support MSG files.

MSG file extension

File Name Outlook Mail Message
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Text Files

The MSG file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MSG files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MSG file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 8
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 1
  • 0

What is MSG file?

The .MGS file is a text file. It contains a single entry from Microsoft Outlook. This file can be imported by any software that uses MAPI (Microsoft Messaging Applications Programming Interface). The file may contain an email message, contact, meeting or task. The file is created by dragging an entry to the desktop. The file must be imported to appear in the e-mail program, because often after opening it is only possible to preview the content.

How to open MSG file?

An often recurring problem with Outlook Mail Message is that MSG is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file MSG to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MSG 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 Klammer

In this case, you should first verify that the Klammer application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Klammer into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support MSG files.

Step 2. Create association of Klammer with MSG files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the MSG file still does not use the Klammer program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 MSG file with the Klammer application.

Step 3. Update Klammer to the latest version

If, however, after binding Klammer with Outlook Mail Message there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MSG file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The MSG file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to MSG files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file MSG or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected MSG files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the MSG 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair MSG file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file MSG except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the MSG file to another location will fix the problem.
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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file MSG to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the MSG file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.