File Extension EML

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Microsoft Silver

EML File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that EML files are associated with only a single known file type, the E-Mail Message format, and can be viewed primarily with Microsoft Outlook Express, including nine other known software applications (listed below). The majority of EML files are considered Web Files.

Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems can be used to view EML files. Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

Interested to learn more about the EML File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens EML files, and other troubleshooting tips.

Low
Prevalence
55
Order

/ 11690

Active

File Status

26

November

2018

Amended

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Types of EML Files


Dominant EML File Type

.EML
File ID:.eml
Category:E-Mail Message

The EML file extension is used by a number of e-mail clients like Outlook Express, Thunderbird, Windows Live Mail, etc. A file that has the EML file extension contains saved email messages either for sharing or backup.

Programmer: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:Web Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.eml

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EML Popularity


Top Devices

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)

OS Ranking

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


Troubleshoot EML Files


Troubles Opening EML Files

Microsoft Outlook Express Not Present

Double-clicking your EML file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open EML File". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Outlook Express missing in %%os%%. The typical path of opening your EML with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens EML files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Obsolete Version of Microsoft Outlook Express

In other instances, your E-Mail Message file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft Outlook Express. Download the latest Microsoft Outlook Express version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. 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: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your EML file and clicking "Properties".


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening EML files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Outlook Express installed.


Additional EML Opening Issues

Although you might already have Microsoft Outlook Express or another EML-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening E-Mail Message files. Other EML opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Other contributing causes:

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for EML
  • Deletion of the EML file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Corrupt install of Microsoft Outlook Express or other EML-related program
  • Something has caused file corruption of your EML
  • EML file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Hardware related to EMLs has device driver corruption
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the E-Mail Message file

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