How to Read an EML File
An EML file is an email file that contains not only the text body of an email, but also perhaps attachments and formatting. An EML file may be read by an email program such as Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express. In fact, the EML file type is the Microsoft Outlook and Outlook Express native file type for emails, though other email programs may utilize the EML file extension. EML files are formatted just like Microsoft MHT web-page files, so if you do not have Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express, change the file extension of the EML file to MHT and view the file in Internet Explorer.
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Instructions
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Open the EML File in Microsoft Outlook or Outlook Express
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Right-click on the EML file to show the context menu.
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Click "Open With."
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Click the "Microsoft Outlook" or "Outlook Express" (or other compatible email program) option to open the EML file in one of the email programs.
Rename the EML File to MHT and Open in Internet Explorer
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Right-click on the Windows "Start" button and click "Open Explorer."
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Click the "Tools" option on the top navigation bar in Windows Explorer and then click "Folder Options."
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Uncheck the check box next to the "Hide File Extensions for Known File Types" option and then click "OK." Close the dialog box.
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Right-click on the EML file and click "Rename." Type the new file extension of ".mht" over the ".eml" file extension.
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Double-click on the MHT file to open the file and read it in Internet Explorer.
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