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Basic information about MCL file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MCL（*.MCL or *.mcl）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the MCL file yourself.

There are 5 file types using the MCL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MCL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MCL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MCL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MCL file?
  • How to open a MCL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MCL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MCL file?
  • How to convert MCL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MCL file format?


1.Detail information about MCL file extension: Windows Media Center Link File

File type Windows Media Center Link File Category Settings Files
Developer Microsoft File format XML
Description MCL file is a Windows Media Center Link File developed by Microsoft. Link file used by Windows Media Center (WMC), a program used as an entertainment hub for large home screens; contains settings for the application name, location, and startup options; serves as a shortcut to launch a specified application within WMC.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MCL files

Windows		 Microsoft Windows Media Center
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition


2.Detail information about MCL file extension: MCell Cellular Automaton File

File type MCell Cellular Automaton File Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MCL file is a MCell Cellular Automaton File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MCL files

Windows		 MCell Cellular Automaton


3.Detail information about MCL file extension: Multimedia Manager Collection File

File type Multimedia Manager Collection File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MCL file is a Multimedia Manager Collection File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MCL files

Windows		 Multimedia Manager


4.Detail information about MCL file extension: MUSHclient World Information File

File type MUSHclient World Information File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MCL file is a MUSHclient World Information File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MCL files

Windows		 MUSHclient


5.Detail information about MCL file extension: VectorWorks Template File

File type VectorWorks Template File Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description MCL file is a VectorWorks Template File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MCL files

Windows		 VectorWorks



How to convert MCL files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for MCL files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve MCL to another files conversion, you may use the option.

MCL to MCC


How to convert another files to MCL file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for another files to MCL file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to MCL conversion, you may use the option.

MCD to MCL


Can't open a MCL file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.MCL”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the MCL extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support MCL file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of MCL files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a MCL file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MCL file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a MCL file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the MCL file is damaged.
  • Whether the MCL file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the MCL file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the MCL file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the MCL file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MCL file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MCL file.

If the MCL file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.