How to open downloaded files of type 'Outlook Item'

_{Wednesday, June 22, 2016 9:21 AM}

Hi ... Ive downloaded a file from a website, and I can see it in my Download Folder but I can't open it with either Outlook 2016 or Internet Explorer. It has a file type of 'Outlook Item'. Can you help please .... Thanks

_{Wednesday, June 22, 2016 2:16 PM ✅Answered}

Hello Jane,

Did you have a chance to check the filename extension? A filename extension is an identifier specified as a suffix to the name of a computer file.

Anyway, the forum is for developers. I'd recommend asking non-programming questions on the Outlook IT Pro Discussions or Microsoft Community forums instead.

[custom.development]

_{Friday, June 24, 2016 7:17 AM ✅Answered}

Jane,

"Outlook Item" usually specifies the ".msg" file format, which is used to represent individual email messages, appointments, contacts, tasks, and so on in the file system.

As asked by Eugene above, check the file extension and see if it is a .msg file. Also, any error message received when you try to open that file in Outlook?

Regards,

Ethan Hua

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_{Thursday, June 23, 2016 3:01 AM}

Hi Jane,

This forum is used to discuss about Outlook developing issue, your issue is more related with Outlook product, I will move this thread to the more related forum.

Reference: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/home?forum=outlook

Thanks for your understanding.

Best Regards,

Edward

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