Types of MIE Files

Primary MIE File Association

.MIE

File Format:	.mie
File Type:	Meta Information Encapsulation file

Created by:	Phil Harvey
File Category:	Data Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mie

Software Programs That Open The Meta Information Encapsulation file:

Meta Information Encapsulation file by Phil Harvey

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening MIE Files

Common Problems Opening MIE Files

Meta Information Encapsulation file is Not Installed

When you double-click your MIE file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Meta Information Encapsulation file for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your MIE file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of Meta Information Encapsulation file is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Meta Information Encapsulation file file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Meta Information Encapsulation file (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of MIE file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening MIE files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of MIE File Opening Problems

Although you might already have Meta Information Encapsulation file or another MIE-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Meta Information Encapsulation file files. If you are still having problems opening MIE files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid MIE file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the MIE file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the MIE format
• Your MIE file is corrupted (issues with your Meta Information Encapsulation file file itself)
• Your MIE is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your MIE file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Meta Information Encapsulation file format