Tips to open UIN file
Can't open the UIN file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open UIN files as well as a list of programs that support UIN files.
UIN file extension
| File Name |
ICQ 2001 Saved ICQ Contact Information |
| File Developer |
ICQ LLC |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The UIN file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the UIN files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the UIN file on each system platform.
What is UIN file?
The file with the extension UIN is the Settings Files file type. It was designed by ICQ LLC. In addition to this file, the Settings Files category includes 1305 related files. ICQ 2001 Saved ICQ Contact Information appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use ICQ to handle this file. This is a program created by ICQ LLC.
How to open UIN file?
The main problem with ICQ 2001 Saved ICQ Contact Information is that the UIN file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that UIN 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 UIN 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 ICQ
In this case, you should first verify that the ICQ application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name ICQ in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file UIN with ICQ. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open UIN files.
Programs to open UIN file
Remember to download programs supporting UIN files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ICQ with UIN files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the UIN file to open in the ICQ application, but you can set it manually. 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. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the UIN file with the ICQ application.
Step 3. Update ICQ to the latest version
If, despite the association of the ICQ program with the ICQ 2001 Saved ICQ Contact Information file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the ICQ LLC website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the UIN file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't 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 UIN file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 UIN or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected UIN file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the UIN files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular UIN file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact ICQ LLC
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted UIN 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 UIN to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the UIN file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the UIN file again. However, some background programs may block the UIN file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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