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How to open UUE files? 4 simple methods of solving such problems

When you encounter a problem with an unknown UUE file and you do not know how to open such file, the first step you should take is to determine the cause of given problem. We will show you how to address most common problems with UUE files and how to solve them in 4 simple steps.

  1. 1. UUE File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) UUE file?
  3. 3. How to open UUE file?
    1. 3.1 Verify whether the file is properly associated with selected software
    2. 3.2 Install a program that supports UUE files
      1. 3.2.1 Programs that support files with UUE extension
    3. 3.3 Check for other possible causes of errors
    4. 3.4 Contact an expert
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

UUE File Extension

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  • File type Uuencoded Format
  • File developer N/A
  • File category Encoded Files
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What is a(n) UUE file?

An encoded file with the extension .UUE stores the encrypted contents of the binary file in text format. This extension is popular on Unix systems, especially in the process of sending files by email. To open the file it is necessary to decrypt it, either through uudecode or a professional decoding tool.

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How to open UUE file?

In some cases problems may occur when trying to open UUE files. Steps listed below can be helpful in addressing such problems.

Step 1 – Verify whether the file is properly associated with selected software

The first thing user should do is to associate application with UUE files. It may happen so that even when an application that supports UUE files is installed on the system it is not properly associated with this file format. This can be easily remedied by associating program with UUE files. In order to associate such files with given application, user must open the file menu (by right-clicking on the file) and choosing "Open with". A list of suggested applications will be displayed at the top part of menu. Next, select an application and confirm your choice by checking "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" option. Confirm your selection by clicking OK.

In order to open UUE file, focus on steps 1 and 2

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In majority of cases following instruction in step 1 and 2 should be enough to open files with UUE extension. Before attempting the next steps, test all the programs listed below.

Step 2 – Install a program that supports UUE files

Should it happen that the section with suggested programs is empty, it is most probable that no program supporting UUE files is installed on the system. Choose a program from the following list and install it:

Programs that support files with UUE extension

Windows programs
Windows
MAC OS programs
MAC OS
Linux programs
Linux

Step 3 – Check for other possible causes of errors

  • Corrupted storage medium on which the UUE file is stored
  • File data corruption or incompleteness (for example, due to incomplete download or copy process). In such case the file must be re-downloaded or properly copied and then opened again.
  • Compatibility issues – check whether UUE extension is compatible with user’s operating system
  • Administrative policy settings may prevent user from opening given file

Step 4 – Contact an expert

If you are still unable to open UUE file, you should contact an IT expert. You could also try to contact the developer of given software that supports UUE files. Appropriate website addresses can be found by clicking the name of given program in the list above.

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