MECONTACT file format description

Many people share .mecontact files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .mecontact file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .mecontact files.

1 filename extension(s) found in our database.

.mecontact - Live Messenger Contacts Data

The MECONTACT data files are related to Live Messenger. The MECONTACT file is a Live Messenger Contacts Data. Windows Live Messenger is a communication program that allows you to chat with family and friends all around the world.

Application:

Live Messenger

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Live Messenger Contacts Data related extensions:

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.ms-tnef: MS Transport Neutral Encapsulation Format
.xsm: Sybase PowerDesigner XML Model

Naturally, other applications may also use the .mecontact file extension. Even harmful programs can create .mecontact files. Be especially cautious with .mecontact files coming from an unknown source!

Can't open a .mecontact file?

When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

Windows can't open this file:

example.mecontact

To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.

Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.

Operating systems

DataTypes.net currently supports the following operating systems:

Windows XP/Vista, Windows 7/8/10, Windows 11, CentOS, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSD, macOS, Mac OS X, iOS, Android

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