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Basic information about _EML file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension _EML(*._EML or *._eml), 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 _EML file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the _EML file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the _EML file with their brief description and a list of programs that support _EML file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the _EML file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the _EML file?
  • How to open a _EML file?
  • What programs do I need to open a _EML file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a _EML file?
  • How to convert _EML files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to _EML file format?


1.Detail information about _EML file extension: Windows Live Mail Email File

File type Windows Live Mail Email File Category Misc Files
Developer Microsoft File format N/A
Description _EML file is a Windows Live Mail Email File developed by Microsoft. Email file created by Windows Live Mail (WLM) when a user drags one or more email messages to the desktop; stores the email message data, but cannot be opened directly by WLM until the user changes the extension to .EML.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert _EML files

Windows
Microsoft Windows Live Mail



How to convert _EML files to another file format?

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



Can't open a _EML 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._EML”。

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 _EML extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support _EML 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 _EML 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 _EML file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a _EML 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 _EML file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the _EML 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.