Open an .eml file directly in the browser without renaming
I'm using gmvault to backup all my gmail messages which leaves me with a folder full of .eml files.
I know I can open these in Opera/Firefox/IE etc if I change the extension to .mht, but I'd like to be able to just double click and open them in Opera etc without changing the extension
Anyone know if this is possible?
I've tried changing the default handler for .eml files to Opera, but it when it launches it just downloads the file.
windows-10 email browser filesystems
asked May 18 '17 at 14:08
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I'm using gmvault to backup all my gmail messages which leaves me with a folder full of .eml files.
I know I can open these in Opera/Firefox/IE etc if I change the extension to .mht, but I'd like to be able to just double click and open them in Opera etc without changing the extension
Anyone know if this is possible?
I've tried changing the default handler for .eml files to Opera, but it when it launches it just downloads the file.
windows-10 email browser filesystems
asked May 18 '17 at 14:08
roryokroryok
4971619
add a comment |
I'm using gmvault to backup all my gmail messages which leaves me with a folder full of .eml files.
I know I can open these in Opera/Firefox/IE etc if I change the extension to .mht, but I'd like to be able to just double click and open them in Opera etc without changing the extension
Anyone know if this is possible?
I've tried changing the default handler for .eml files to Opera, but it when it launches it just downloads the file.
windows-10 email browser filesystems
asked May 18 '17 at 14:08
roryokroryok
4971619
I'm using gmvault to backup all my gmail messages which leaves me with a folder full of .eml files.
I know I can open these in Opera/Firefox/IE etc if I change the extension to .mht, but I'd like to be able to just double click and open them in Opera etc without changing the extension
Anyone know if this is possible?
I've tried changing the default handler for .eml files to Opera, but it when it launches it just downloads the file.
windows-10 email browser filesystems
windows-10 email browser filesystems
asked May 18 '17 at 14:08
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I found a solution to this problem a few days ago and wrote a tutorial about it. As many Windows users will know if we used the Windows Live Mail program we could preview saved emails with the extension (.eml) directly from within the Windows Explorer Preview Pane. Unfortunately if like many you stopped using that program you can no longer preview these kinds of files and have to open them one by one in another email program such as the Windows 10 Mail app which isn't always practical, especially if you have a folder full of saved emails to preview.
Fortunately I stumbled upon a useful tool which allows the user to re-associate the .eml file extension back to the Context Menu Handlers, thus allowing previewing of emails with the .eml file extension directly from within the Windows Explorer window.
Screenshot
You can read my tutorial here: [Tip] How to Enable .eml (Email) File Previews in Windows 10 Explorer
answered Jul 4 '18 at 15:14
Slinky GrafixSlinky Grafix
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You're welcome! I know it doesn't address your original question exactly but it's a good alternative solution ;)
– Slinky Grafix
Jul 6 '18 at 13:43
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Right-click on an EML file ans select Open with >. Click on Select another app. Pick the specific browser; you may have to search for it if it is not in the list. Check Always use this app to open .eml files and click OK.
Viola! The file should play in your browser. ["Voila", if not using Vivaldi]
answered May 19 '17 at 0:52
DrMoishe PippikDrMoishe Pippik
10.4k21432
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as I stated in the question, I've already tried this and it does not work. I'm trying to open the file in the browser not an email client as you've shown in this screenshot. when you do this and choose, for example, opera, the file is just downloaded locally - not opened
– roryok
May 19 '17 at 9:40
Sounds like that's an Opera setting. Check the default hgandling of .EML in Opera.
– DrMoishe Pippik
May 19 '17 at 15:36
add a comment |
I have Win 10 + Chrome 71.0.3578.98 64-bit
Chrome opens eml file without any trouble.
I can set up chrome as default app for .eml files by standard "Open with -> Choose another app" mechanism.
Before associating extension and app I could easily open the file by dropping it onto a Chrome page.
answered Jan 24 at 12:00
Kuba DKuba D
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I found a solution to this problem a few days ago and wrote a tutorial about it. As many Windows users will know if we used the Windows Live Mail program we could preview saved emails with the extension (.eml) directly from within the Windows Explorer Preview Pane. Unfortunately if like many you stopped using that program you can no longer preview these kinds of files and have to open them one by one in another email program such as the Windows 10 Mail app which isn't always practical, especially if you have a folder full of saved emails to preview.
Fortunately I stumbled upon a useful tool which allows the user to re-associate the .eml file extension back to the Context Menu Handlers, thus allowing previewing of emails with the .eml file extension directly from within the Windows Explorer window.
Screenshot
You can read my tutorial here: [Tip] How to Enable .eml (Email) File Previews in Windows 10 Explorer
answered Jul 4 '18 at 15:14
Slinky GrafixSlinky Grafix
112
You're welcome! I know it doesn't address your original question exactly but it's a good alternative solution ;)
– Slinky Grafix
Jul 6 '18 at 13:43
add a comment |
I found a solution to this problem a few days ago and wrote a tutorial about it. As many Windows users will know if we used the Windows Live Mail program we could preview saved emails with the extension (.eml) directly from within the Windows Explorer Preview Pane. Unfortunately if like many you stopped using that program you can no longer preview these kinds of files and have to open them one by one in another email program such as the Windows 10 Mail app which isn't always practical, especially if you have a folder full of saved emails to preview.
Fortunately I stumbled upon a useful tool which allows the user to re-associate the .eml file extension back to the Context Menu Handlers, thus allowing previewing of emails with the .eml file extension directly from within the Windows Explorer window.
Screenshot
You can read my tutorial here: [Tip] How to Enable .eml (Email) File Previews in Windows 10 Explorer
answered Jul 4 '18 at 15:14
Slinky GrafixSlinky Grafix
112
You're welcome! I know it doesn't address your original question exactly but it's a good alternative solution ;)
– Slinky Grafix
Jul 6 '18 at 13:43
add a comment |
I found a solution to this problem a few days ago and wrote a tutorial about it. As many Windows users will know if we used the Windows Live Mail program we could preview saved emails with the extension (.eml) directly from within the Windows Explorer Preview Pane. Unfortunately if like many you stopped using that program you can no longer preview these kinds of files and have to open them one by one in another email program such as the Windows 10 Mail app which isn't always practical, especially if you have a folder full of saved emails to preview.
Fortunately I stumbled upon a useful tool which allows the user to re-associate the .eml file extension back to the Context Menu Handlers, thus allowing previewing of emails with the .eml file extension directly from within the Windows Explorer window.
Screenshot
You can read my tutorial here: [Tip] How to Enable .eml (Email) File Previews in Windows 10 Explorer
answered Jul 4 '18 at 15:14
Slinky GrafixSlinky Grafix
112
I found a solution to this problem a few days ago and wrote a tutorial about it. As many Windows users will know if we used the Windows Live Mail program we could preview saved emails with the extension (.eml) directly from within the Windows Explorer Preview Pane. Unfortunately if like many you stopped using that program you can no longer preview these kinds of files and have to open them one by one in another email program such as the Windows 10 Mail app which isn't always practical, especially if you have a folder full of saved emails to preview.
Fortunately I stumbled upon a useful tool which allows the user to re-associate the .eml file extension back to the Context Menu Handlers, thus allowing previewing of emails with the .eml file extension directly from within the Windows Explorer window.
Screenshot
You can read my tutorial here: [Tip] How to Enable .eml (Email) File Previews in Windows 10 Explorer
answered Jul 4 '18 at 15:14
Slinky GrafixSlinky Grafix
112
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answered Jul 4 '18 at 15:14
Slinky GrafixSlinky Grafix
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answered Jul 4 '18 at 15:14
Slinky GrafixSlinky Grafix
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answered Jul 4 '18 at 15:14
Slinky GrafixSlinky Grafix
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You're welcome! I know it doesn't address your original question exactly but it's a good alternative solution ;)
– Slinky Grafix
Jul 6 '18 at 13:43
add a comment |
You're welcome! I know it doesn't address your original question exactly but it's a good alternative solution ;)
– Slinky Grafix
Jul 6 '18 at 13:43
You're welcome! I know it doesn't address your original question exactly but it's a good alternative solution ;)
– Slinky Grafix
Jul 6 '18 at 13:43
You're welcome! I know it doesn't address your original question exactly but it's a good alternative solution ;)
– Slinky Grafix
Jul 6 '18 at 13:43
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Right-click on an EML file ans select Open with >. Click on Select another app. Pick the specific browser; you may have to search for it if it is not in the list. Check Always use this app to open .eml files and click OK.
Viola! The file should play in your browser. ["Voila", if not using Vivaldi]
answered May 19 '17 at 0:52
DrMoishe PippikDrMoishe Pippik
10.4k21432
2
as I stated in the question, I've already tried this and it does not work. I'm trying to open the file in the browser not an email client as you've shown in this screenshot. when you do this and choose, for example, opera, the file is just downloaded locally - not opened
– roryok
May 19 '17 at 9:40
Sounds like that's an Opera setting. Check the default hgandling of .EML in Opera.
– DrMoishe Pippik
May 19 '17 at 15:36
add a comment |
Right-click on an EML file ans select Open with >. Click on Select another app. Pick the specific browser; you may have to search for it if it is not in the list. Check Always use this app to open .eml files and click OK.
Viola! The file should play in your browser. ["Voila", if not using Vivaldi]
answered May 19 '17 at 0:52
DrMoishe PippikDrMoishe Pippik
10.4k21432
2
as I stated in the question, I've already tried this and it does not work. I'm trying to open the file in the browser not an email client as you've shown in this screenshot. when you do this and choose, for example, opera, the file is just downloaded locally - not opened
– roryok
May 19 '17 at 9:40
Sounds like that's an Opera setting. Check the default hgandling of .EML in Opera.
– DrMoishe Pippik
May 19 '17 at 15:36
add a comment |
Right-click on an EML file ans select Open with >. Click on Select another app. Pick the specific browser; you may have to search for it if it is not in the list. Check Always use this app to open .eml files and click OK.
Viola! The file should play in your browser. ["Voila", if not using Vivaldi]
answered May 19 '17 at 0:52
DrMoishe PippikDrMoishe Pippik
10.4k21432
Right-click on an EML file ans select Open with >. Click on Select another app. Pick the specific browser; you may have to search for it if it is not in the list. Check Always use this app to open .eml files and click OK.
Viola! The file should play in your browser. ["Voila", if not using Vivaldi]
answered May 19 '17 at 0:52
DrMoishe PippikDrMoishe Pippik
10.4k21432
answered May 19 '17 at 0:52
DrMoishe PippikDrMoishe Pippik
10.4k21432
answered May 19 '17 at 0:52
DrMoishe PippikDrMoishe Pippik
10.4k21432
answered May 19 '17 at 0:52
DrMoishe PippikDrMoishe Pippik
10.4k21432
10.4k21432
2
as I stated in the question, I've already tried this and it does not work. I'm trying to open the file in the browser not an email client as you've shown in this screenshot. when you do this and choose, for example, opera, the file is just downloaded locally - not opened
– roryok
May 19 '17 at 9:40
Sounds like that's an Opera setting. Check the default hgandling of .EML in Opera.
– DrMoishe Pippik
May 19 '17 at 15:36
add a comment |
2
as I stated in the question, I've already tried this and it does not work. I'm trying to open the file in the browser not an email client as you've shown in this screenshot. when you do this and choose, for example, opera, the file is just downloaded locally - not opened
– roryok
May 19 '17 at 9:40
Sounds like that's an Opera setting. Check the default hgandling of .EML in Opera.
– DrMoishe Pippik
May 19 '17 at 15:36
2
2
as I stated in the question, I've already tried this and it does not work. I'm trying to open the file in the browser not an email client as you've shown in this screenshot. when you do this and choose, for example, opera, the file is just downloaded locally - not opened
– roryok
May 19 '17 at 9:40
as I stated in the question, I've already tried this and it does not work. I'm trying to open the file in the browser not an email client as you've shown in this screenshot. when you do this and choose, for example, opera, the file is just downloaded locally - not opened
– roryok
May 19 '17 at 9:40
Sounds like that's an Opera setting. Check the default hgandling of .EML in Opera.
– DrMoishe Pippik
May 19 '17 at 15:36
Sounds like that's an Opera setting. Check the default hgandling of .EML in Opera.
– DrMoishe Pippik
May 19 '17 at 15:36
add a comment |
I have Win 10 + Chrome 71.0.3578.98 64-bit
Chrome opens eml file without any trouble.
I can set up chrome as default app for .eml files by standard "Open with -> Choose another app" mechanism.
Before associating extension and app I could easily open the file by dropping it onto a Chrome page.
answered Jan 24 at 12:00
Kuba DKuba D
314
add a comment |
I have Win 10 + Chrome 71.0.3578.98 64-bit
Chrome opens eml file without any trouble.
I can set up chrome as default app for .eml files by standard "Open with -> Choose another app" mechanism.
Before associating extension and app I could easily open the file by dropping it onto a Chrome page.
answered Jan 24 at 12:00
Kuba DKuba D
314
add a comment |
I have Win 10 + Chrome 71.0.3578.98 64-bit
Chrome opens eml file without any trouble.
I can set up chrome as default app for .eml files by standard "Open with -> Choose another app" mechanism.
Before associating extension and app I could easily open the file by dropping it onto a Chrome page.
answered Jan 24 at 12:00
Kuba DKuba D
314
I have Win 10 + Chrome 71.0.3578.98 64-bit
Chrome opens eml file without any trouble.
I can set up chrome as default app for .eml files by standard "Open with -> Choose another app" mechanism.
Before associating extension and app I could easily open the file by dropping it onto a Chrome page.
answered Jan 24 at 12:00
Kuba DKuba D
314
answered Jan 24 at 12:00
Kuba DKuba D
314
answered Jan 24 at 12:00
Kuba DKuba D
314
answered Jan 24 at 12:00
Kuba DKuba D
314
314
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