MEU File Extension

What is MEU file?

MEU is a file extension commonly associated with DOS Shell Menu Group files. Microsoft Corporation defined the DOS Shell Menu Group format standard. MEU file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. MEU file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports MEU files is MS-DOS. Software named MS-DOS was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and MEU files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support MEU file extension

The following listing features MEU-compatible programs. Files with MEU 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 MEU extension?

Being unable to open files with MEU extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to DOS Shell Menu Group files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with MEU files.

Step 1. Get the MS-DOS

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening MEU files is that no program that can handle MEU files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install MS-DOS. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading MS-DOS installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of MS-DOS and update if needed

If the problems with opening MEU files still occur even after installing MS-DOS, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of MS-DOS is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that MS-DOS cannot handle files with MEU may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using MS-DOS.

Step 3. Set the default application to open MEU files to MS-DOS

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

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the MEU file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where MS-DOS is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open MEU files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with MEU extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select MS-DOS and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with MEU extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the MEU file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the MEU file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the MEU 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. MEU file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic MEU file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the MEU file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the DOS Shell Menu Group file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run MS-DOS

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with DOS Shell Menu Group file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with MEU files affecting older versions of given software.

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