MCL File Extension

What is MCL file?

MCL filename suffix is mostly used for Windows Media Center Link Format files. Windows Media Center Link Format format was developed by Microsoft. MCL file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. MCL file format, along with 1305 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. The most popular program for handling MCL files is Windows Media Center, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. Windows Media Center software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about MCL files or the Windows Media Center software program.

Programs which support MCL file extension

The following listing features MCL-compatible programs. MCL files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with MCL extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening MCL files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with MCL files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with MCL files.

Step 1. Get the Windows Media Center

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening MCL files is that no program that can handle MCL files is installed on user’s system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Windows Media Center or different compatible program, such as Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support MCL files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Windows Media Center installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Windows Media Center to the latest version

If you already have Windows Media Center installed on your systems and MCL files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Windows Media Center cannot handle files with MCL may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Windows Media Center should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open MCL files to Windows Media Center

If you have the latest version of Windows Media Center installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage MCL on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the MCL file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Windows Media Center is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open MCL files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected MCL file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select Windows Media Center and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with MCL extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the MCL is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the MCL file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the MCL file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the MCL 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. If the MCL file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Verify that the MCL file’s structure is intact

If the MCL file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with MCL extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Windows Media Center Link Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Windows Media Center

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Windows Media Center Link Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with MCL files affecting older versions of given software.

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