I cannot open a RPMSG file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with RPMSG files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening RPMSG will be resolved!
RPMSG File Extension
- File type Outlook Restricted Permission Message
- File developer Microsoft
- File category Misc Files
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What is a(n) RPMSG file?
RPMSG files are created by the Outlook e-mail program and contain the content of the message and accompanying attachments, but they also have information that defines who can open, print, copy or forward a sent message, and for this purpose, advanced encryption mechanisms are used. The sender gives the right to read and further process the message.
How to open RPMSG file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with RPMSG extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports RPMSG files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open RPMSG files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support RPMSG files
Step 2. Verify whether RPMSG files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports RPMSG files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with RPMSG files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support RPMSG files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open RPMSG files with the selected program.
Changing RPMSG file association in registry
File association for RPMSG files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check RPMSG file for other errors
- RPMSG file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening RPMSG files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected RPMSG file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For RPMSG files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
