Types of META4 Files

Chief META4 Description

.META4

Extension:	.meta4
Classification:	Metalink 4.0 Data

The file extension is related to Metalink universal download file format used by different download managers. The file is saved in XML text file format and stores Internet locations of the downloaded file. Downloading data through metalinks improves the download speed and as well decreases the load of download servers.

Created by:	JDownloader Team
Division:	Text Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.meta4

Software Programs That Open The Metalink 4.0 Data:

Free Download Manager by Free Download Manager.ORG

Windows

Mac

JDownloader by JDownloader Team

Windows

Mac

Linux

GetRight by Headlight Software

Windows

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META4 File Complications

Common Problems Opening META4 Files

Free Download Manager Not Present

Double-clicking your META4 file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open META4 File". Usually, this is because you do not have Free Download Manager for %%os%% installed. 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: When you have another program installed that you know will open your META4, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Free Download Manager Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of Free Download Manager won't support your Metalink 4.0 Data file. You will need to download a newer version of Free Download Manager if you don't have the right version. The primary cause of this problem is that your Metalink 4.0 Data file was created by a different (newer) version of Free Download Manager than what's installed.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of META4 file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: Not having the right Free Download Manager version on your computer can cause problems opening META4 files.

Additional META4 Opening Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Free Download Manager will resolve your issue. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening META4 files. Problems unrelated to software:

• Windows Registry META4 file paths that are incorrect
• Unintentional removal of the description of the META4 file inside the Windows Registry
• Invalid installation of a META4-associated program (eg. Free Download Manager)
• Your META4 can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Past or present virus infection has affected your META4
• Hardware related to META4s has device driver corruption
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Metalink 4.0 Data format