Kinds of DOWNLOADHOST Files

Primary DOWNLOADHOST File Association

.DOWNLOADHOST

File ID:	.downloadhost
Category:	MSN Explorer Download View

A file extension associated with MSN Explorer, a web browser that is integrated with Microsoft Live services, such as Hotmail and Live Messenger. The DOWNLOADHOST file basically stores MSN Explorer download settings.

Programmer:	Microsoft Corporation
File Category:	Settings Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.downloadhost

Software Programs That Open The MSN Explorer Download View:

MSN Explorer by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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DOWNLOADHOST File Complications

Common Problems Opening DOWNLOADHOST Files

MSN Explorer Removed

When trying to open your DOWNLOADHOST file, you get the error "Can't Open DOWNLOADHOST File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have MSN Explorer installed for %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your DOWNLOADHOST with MSN Explorer, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: Another DOWNLOADHOST-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Wrong Version of MSN Explorer is Installed

It is possible that your version of MSN Explorer isn't able to open your MSN Explorer Download View file due to incompatibility. If you do not have the proper version MSN Explorer (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: If you right-click on your DOWNLOADHOST file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

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

More Causes of Problems Opening DOWNLOADHOSTs

Errors opening MSN Explorer Download View files can still occur even with the latest MSN Explorer software installed on your computer. If you're still experiencing problems opening DOWNLOADHOST files, there could be other computer problems. Additional factors include:

• File references in the Windows Registry for DOWNLOADHOST are wrong
• Deletion of the DOWNLOADHOST file description from the Registry by mistake
• Invalid installation of a DOWNLOADHOST-associated program (eg. MSN Explorer)
• Something has caused file corruption of your DOWNLOADHOST
• Your DOWNLOADHOST has adversely impacted by malware
• DOWNLOADHOST-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your MSN Explorer Download View file