File Extension Database

Open MCL File

The MCL extension file is a type of file that works as a link used by Windows Media Center (WMC).

About Windows Media Center

It is a program used as a multimedia entertainment center of different formats, especially for large home screens.

Windows Media Center is now discontinued and is not offered in any recent versions of Windows.

It first appeared in the year 2002 with Windows XP.

In this case, the MCL file contains settings for the application's name, location, and launch options, and in turn, serves as a shortcut to launch a specific application within WMC.

Although MCL files are commonly used during the application development process, their use in installing and launching applications is discouraged.

MCL files are opened by the WMC host, which is a program called ehshell.exe.

MCL files are stored in an XML format.

Software to open and work with a MCL file

Windows Media Center (Microsoft Support)

Frequently associated Windows objects:

MediaCenter.MCL

How Can I Open MCL File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open MCL file is to find a MCL file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MCL file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open MCL file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as MCL file opener then try to search online for "MCL viewer", "application to open MCL file" or "open MCL file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open MCL file

How Can I Open MCL File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a MCL file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MCL file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with MCL file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as MCL file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open MCL file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open MCL file then try to search for "MCL viewer", "application to open MCL file" or "read MCL file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read MCL file

How Can I Open MCL File on Android

If you downloaded a MCL file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded MCL file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "MCL".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "MCL viewer", "MCL file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open MCL File on iPhone or iPad

To open MCL File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the MCL file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "MCL". This way you can find apps which can open MCL files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "MCL viewer" or "MCL file" online in your favorite search engine.

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