WINDOWSLIVEGROUP File Extension

What is WINDOWSLIVEGROUP file?

Full format name of files that use WINDOWSLIVEGROUP extension is Windows Live Mail. Windows Live Mail format was developed by Microsoft Corporation. Files with WINDOWSLIVEGROUP extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. WINDOWSLIVEGROUP file format, along with 140 other file formats, belongs to the Executable Files category. Windows Live Mail is by far the most used program for working with WINDOWSLIVEGROUP files. Software named Windows Live Mail was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and WINDOWSLIVEGROUP files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support WINDOWSLIVEGROUP file extension

Programs that can handle WINDOWSLIVEGROUP files are as follows. Files with WINDOWSLIVEGROUP suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with WINDOWSLIVEGROUP extension?

Problems with accessing WINDOWSLIVEGROUP may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Windows Live Mail files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the Windows Live Mail

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WINDOWSLIVEGROUP files is that no program that can handle WINDOWSLIVEGROUP files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Windows Live Mail and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support WINDOWSLIVEGROUP files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Windows Live Mail installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Windows Live Mail to the latest version

If you already have Windows Live Mail installed on your systems and WINDOWSLIVEGROUP files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that Windows Live Mail cannot handle files with WINDOWSLIVEGROUP may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Windows Live Mail is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Windows Live Mail files with Windows Live Mail

After installing Windows Live Mail (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open WINDOWSLIVEGROUP files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the WINDOWSLIVEGROUP file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Windows Live Mail installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open WINDOWSLIVEGROUP files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with WINDOWSLIVEGROUP extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Windows Live Mail and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with WINDOWSLIVEGROUP extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the WINDOWSLIVEGROUP file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the WINDOWSLIVEGROUP file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the WINDOWSLIVEGROUP file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the WINDOWSLIVEGROUP is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. WINDOWSLIVEGROUP file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with WINDOWSLIVEGROUP extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the WINDOWSLIVEGROUP file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with WINDOWSLIVEGROUP extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Windows Live Mail file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Windows Live Mail

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support WINDOWSLIVEGROUP files. Close all running programs and try opening the WINDOWSLIVEGROUP file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Windows Live Mail files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with WINDOWSLIVEGROUP files affecting older versions of given software.

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