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How to open ML2 files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open ML2 file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate ML2 files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. ML2 File Extension
  2. 2. How to open ML2 file?
    1. 2.1 Install a program that supports ML2 files
      1. 2.1.1 Programs that can open ML2 files
    2. 2.2 Associate given software with ML2 files
    3. 2.3 Check whether no other errors related to ML2 files occur
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ML2 File Extension

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  • File type Tripos MOL2 Molecule
  • File developer Hypercube, Inc.
  • File category Misc Files
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How to open ML2 file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .ML2 files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports ML2 files

In order to open ML2 file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with ML2 extension.

Programs that can open ML2 files

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Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, ML2 files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on ML2 files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to ML2 files.

Step 2. Associate given software with ML2 files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting ML2 files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with ML2 files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open ML2 files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open ML2 files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the ML2 file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with ML2 extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the ML2 file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the ML2 file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on ML2 files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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