Types of IMAP Files

Primary IMAP File Association

.IMAP

File Format:	.imap
File Type:	Merak Mail Server (Icewarp Ltd.)

Created by:	Icewarp Ltd.
File Category:	Web Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.imap

Software Programs That Open The Merak Mail Server (Icewarp Ltd.):

Merak Mail Server (Icewarp Ltd.) by Icewarp Ltd.

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening IMAP Files

Common Problems Opening IMAP Files

Merak Mail Server (Icewarp Ltd.) is Not Installed

When you double-click your IMAP 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 Merak Mail Server (Icewarp Ltd.) 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 IMAP file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of Merak Mail Server (Icewarp Ltd.) is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Merak Mail Server (Icewarp Ltd.) file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Merak Mail Server (Icewarp Ltd.) (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 IMAP 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 IMAP files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of IMAP File Opening Problems

Although you might already have Merak Mail Server (Icewarp Ltd.) or another IMAP-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Merak Mail Server (Icewarp Ltd.) files. If you are still having problems opening IMAP 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 IMAP file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the IMAP file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the IMAP format
• Your IMAP file is corrupted (issues with your Merak Mail Server (Icewarp Ltd.) file itself)
• Your IMAP is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your IMAP file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Merak Mail Server (Icewarp Ltd.) format