Windows 10: How do I change the default setting for .eml files?

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  1. How do I change the default setting for .eml files?


    I started using a new mail client...Mailbird. I want to save certain emails in the external hard drive. Mailbird explained how to save them as *.eml files. However, when I try to open one, it defaulted to the built-in Windows 10 app called 'Mail'. So, I went to the default settings by file extension, and lo and behold it doesn't exist in the list.

    Now what?

    Any help would be appreciated. TIA.

    :)
     
    therealsimpsons, Sep 1, 2017
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  2. How do I change default setting for saving a list

    Hi Samantha,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community. We are happy to assist you.

    I see that you need to change default setting for saving a list.

    Please answer the below question to assist you better.

    Are you referring to a folder where files are being saved?

    Follow the below method and check if it helps.

    If the issue is related to file explorer then follow the below method

    1. Open the File explorer.

    2. Right click on the blank space.

    3. Select Sort by and change according to your preference.

    I would suggest you to refer the below article and check if it helps,

    http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/files-folders-windows-explorer

    (Also applies to windows 10)

    Hope this information is helpful. Please do let us know if you need further assistance, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Anup Karkal, Sep 1, 2017
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  3. How do I change default setting for saving a list

    Windows 10 defaults my list files to alphabetical order How do I change this so my lists are saved in the order I wish? thanks
     
    samantha campbell, Sep 1, 2017
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  4. dalchina New Member

    How do I change the default setting for .eml files?

    Try rt clicking an eml file, Open With, and carefully follow through the several steps to assign your chosen program completely as default.

    Also try

    How do I change the default setting for .eml files? [​IMG]

    Set this program as default (but in your case for Mailbird). (Or the equivalent in Settings)

    Note that eml files are not a default file type in Windows (i.e. not in the relevant Tutorial list here Restore Default File Type Associations in Windows 10 Windows 10 Customization Tutorials ) i.e. teh file type has to be established by a program.

    Also make sure this is set correctly:

    How do I change the default setting for .eml files? [​IMG]

    (or the equivalent in the Control Panel)
     
    dalchina, Sep 1, 2017
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  5. No offense, I appreciate the help. I have already done all of those things. When I right click on an .eml file, and then click 'open with' and select Mailbird, nothing happens. I believe the reason is that there is no setting for .eml (see picture). I think I need to know the file extension for Mailbird, because .eml is an old MS file for Outlook, etc.
     
    therealsimpsons, Sep 1, 2017
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  6. Edwin New Member
    @therealsimpsons

    Things are still a little messed up between the Classic and Universal Platforms so, you need to make the association in the classic control panel.
    Only thing is, the classic control panel won't let you access classic 'File Associations' so, paste this in a Run box: explorer shell:::{17cd9488-1228-4b2f-88ce-4298e93e0966} -Microsoft.DefaultPrograms\pageFileAssoc and press Enter.

    Create the association from there using the mailbird.exe in C:/ProgramFiles(86)/Mailbird


    How do I change the default setting for .eml files? [​IMG]


    ... then it'll show up in Settings!


    How do I change the default setting for .eml files? [​IMG]
     
    Edwin, Sep 1, 2017
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  7. I tried that, copied and pasted...whatever it is opened My Documents file..I still don't have a .eml file extension in the list after .emf Your post says, "and then create the file from there...what is "there" and what does it look like?

    Edit: Also, there is no file in my Mailbird File in C: Drive Program Files (x86) named Mailbird.exe
     
    therealsimpsons, Sep 2, 2017
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  8. dalchina New Member

    How do I change the default setting for .eml files?

    explorer shell:::{17cd9488-1228-4b2f-88ce-4298e93e0966} -Microsoft.DefaultPrograms\pageFileAssoc

    should take you here:

    How do I change the default setting for .eml files? [​IMG]

    ...but as you say you have no eml extension listed, that's not going to help you.

    Assuming you have installed the desktop program Mailbird, you may have used a custom location when you installed it.

    Here's a reg file to add the eml file type:
    eml.zip

    How do I change the default setting for .eml files? [​IMG]


    Once you've got that, try associating it with your program.

    Please also state whether you are using the Mailbird universal app (universal apps do not use exe's, dll's or the registry)
    Mailbird - The Best Email App for Windows 10 is now available.
    or (as Edwin assumed referring you to the exe file) the desktop version (traditional installer):
    Email made easy. Manage multiple accounts with the best email client
     
    dalchina, Sep 2, 2017
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  9. I'm sorry it has taken me so long to respond. I have been busy with other things. Here are my questions about Dalchina's responses.
     
    therealsimpsons, Sep 11, 2017
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  10. dalchina New Member
    Desktop prog or the app?
    Easy. The universal app you will have got from the Store.

    The program you will have downloaded from an internet site and installed it from an exe file.

    eml.zip:
    Open the zip file.
    Extract the reg file- say to your desktop.
    Rt click it, click Merge and accept the prompts.

    or ask Google:
    What do I do with a reg file?


    How do I change the default setting for .eml files? [​IMG]
     
    dalchina, Sep 11, 2017
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  11. Perfect Dalchina! SOLVED Thank you, and the others who responded!! *Biggrin
     
    therealsimpsons, Apr 5, 2018
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