Can't Play .EML File

[Watch5869]

A few days ago I rec'd a file by e-mail with an EML extension. When I first opened it, it opened and played a short video clip. I tried it today and it gave me a query screen asking if I wanted to open the file. When I click Yes, it opens to a blank screen similar to an e-mail and just sits there. No video.

I tried manually opening it with Windows Media Player but it still will not run. What, if anything am I doing wrong?

Thanks

[knightmare]

SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to open an .eml attachment in Outlook Express, either the file may not open or you may receive an error message that states that there is no program associated with this file type.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if an installed third-party e-mail program has an associated .eml file type.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, either run the Msimn executable file with the /reg option to force Outlook Express to re-register its file types, or re-register the .eml file type in My Computer.

To run the Msimn executable file with the /reg option:
1. Quit Outlook Express.
2. Click Start, and then click Run.
3. In the Open box, type msimn /reg, and then click OK.
To re-register the .eml file type in My Computer:
1. On the desktop, double-click My Computer.
2. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
3. Click the File Types tab.
4. Under Registered file types, click EML Outlook Express Mail Message, and then click Advanced.
5. Click Open, and then click Edit.
6. Type the following single line in the Application used to perform action box:
"C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\MSIMN.EXE" /eml:%1
7. Click OK, click OK again, and then click Close.


http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=312355

[Watch5869]

SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to open an .eml attachment in Outlook Express, either the file may not open or you may receive an error message that states that there is no program associated with this file type.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if an installed third-party e-mail program has an associated .eml file type.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, either run the Msimn executable file with the /reg option to force Outlook Express to re-register its file types, or re-register the .eml file type in My Computer.

To run the Msimn executable file with the /reg option:
1. Quit Outlook Express.
2. Click Start, and then click Run.
3. In the Open box, type msimn /reg, and then click OK.
To re-register the .eml file type in My Computer:
1. On the desktop, double-click My Computer.
2. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
3. Click the File Types tab.
4. Under Registered file types, click EML Outlook Express Mail Message, and then click Advanced.
5. Click Open, and then click Edit.
6. Type the following single line in the Application used to perform action box:
"C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\MSIMN.EXE" /eml:%1
7. Click OK, click OK again, and then click Close.


http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=312355

Tried both methods with no result.

[cyberskye]

A few days ago I rec'd a file by e-mail with an EML extension. When I first opened it, it opened and played a short video clip. I tried it today and it gave me a query screen asking if I wanted to open the file. When I click Yes, it opens to a blank screen similar to an e-mail and just sits there. No video.

I tried manually opening it with Windows Media Player but it still will not run. What, if anything am I doing wrong?

Thanks

Change your security settings?

Are you reading the same email again and viewing the attached eml or did you save it to your hdd and are now trying to open it outside OE?

[Watch5869]

Change your security settings?

Are you reading the same email again and viewing the attached eml or did you save it to your hdd and are now trying to open it outside OE?

I have tried both.

[cyberskye]

I have tried both.

I would then guess that the file was an embedded link in the email - much the same way we link to images here on the forums - and the link is no longer available(removed by owner or you weren't connected to the net when you last opened the file).

EDIT - could also be malware - while the video was playing, nasties were being placed strategically throughout your system...

Seriously - I cannot imagine how or why someone would encode a video file into eml format or rename it with an eml extension - eml is the format used for email messages in OE. I can't see a single advantage to doing this.

[Watch5869]

I would then guess that the file was an embedded link in the email - much the same way we link to images here on the forums - and the link is no longer available(removed by owner or you weren't connected to the net when you last opened the file).

EDIT - could also be malware - while the video was playing, nasties were being placed strategically throughout your system...

Seriously - I cannot imagine how or why someone would encode a video file into eml format or rename it with an eml extension - eml is the format used for email messages in OE. I can't see a single advantage to doing this.

That sounds like the most plausible answer. Thanks!

[cyberskye]

That sounds like the most plausible answer. Thanks!

If that is the case and you didn't give it permissions, you may want to have a look at security settings - someone could load malicious stuff from any URL they control...

EDIT - could you ask the sender why they sent it as they did? I'm curious now. If you don't know who sent it why are you opening files sent by strangers? Some expoits are out before definitions/patches are...

[Watch5869]

If that is the case and you didn't give it permissions, you may want to have a look at security settings - someone could load malicious stuff from any URL they control...

EDIT - could you ask the sender why they sent it as they did? I'm curious now. If you don't know who sent it why are you opening files sent by strangers? Some expoits are out before definitions/patches are...

This was sent by a close friend. I think that he probably forwarded it from another friend.

[West Aussie Girl]

SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to open an .eml attachment in Outlook Express, either the file may not open or you may receive an error message that states that there is no program associated with this file type.
CAUSE
This behavior can occur if an installed third-party e-mail program has an associated .eml file type.
RESOLUTION
To resolve this behavior, either run the Msimn executable file with the /reg option to force Outlook Express to re-register its file types, or re-register the .eml file type in My Computer.

To run the Msimn executable file with the /reg option:
1. Quit Outlook Express.
2. Click Start, and then click Run.
3. In the Open box, type msimn /reg, and then click OK.
To re-register the .eml file type in My Computer:
1. On the desktop, double-click My Computer.
2. On the Tools menu, click Folder Options.
3. Click the File Types tab.
4. Under Registered file types, click EML Outlook Express Mail Message, and then click Advanced.
5. Click Open, and then click Edit.
6. Type the following single line in the Application used to perform action box:
"C:\Program Files\Outlook Express\MSIMN.EXE" /eml:%1
7. Click OK, click OK again, and then click Close.


http://support.microsoft.com/?kbid=312355
I am using XP Pro, Incredimail and Windows Media player and have never been able to play eml files, do I need to change a setting or get a different viewing program???

[ghettoside]

http://filext.com/detaillist.php?extdetail=EML


Yups, Outlook Express Electronic Mail file as previously stated.


.EML files are used by other E-mail clients as well. Note: .EML files with "funny" names in multiple folders implies the Nimda worm. OE removes access to attachments using this file extension. However, using forward on the tool bar in OE the attachment shows as an envelope that if clicked opens the attachment (use caution if you do this, it could be a worm). Note: This file type can become infected and should be carefully scanned if someone sends you a file with this extension.