What is a .DOWNLOADHOST file?
The .DOWNLOADHOST file extension is used for a type of file called an MSN Download Settings File. This file is important for people who use MSN software, which is a program for communicating online and checking emails. The .DOWNLOADHOST file helps the MSN software know how to download files and check emails properly. It comes with the MSN software when you install it, and it's usually named something like "MSN#.downloadhost." To open or use this file, you need to have Microsoft MSN software installed on your computer. This is because the .DOWNLOADHOST file is specifically designed to work with this software.
Sometimes, the .DOWNLOADHOST file might have problems, like getting corrupted or accidentally deleted. If this happens, the MSN software might show an error message about the "Downloadhost File." If you see this error, it means the MSN software is having trouble downloading files or checking emails because it needs the .DOWNLOADHOST file to do these tasks.
If you need to fix this problem, you can try to recover the .DOWNLOADHOST file. Here's a simple way to do it: 1. Click on the "Start" menu on your Windows computer. 2. Choose "Run..." from the menu. 3. In the box that appears, type this command: regsvr32 c:\progra~1\msn\msncorefiles\msnmetal.dll 4. Press "Enter" or click "OK." This command tells your computer to fix the .DOWNLOADHOST file for the MSN software. After doing this, the MSN software should be able to download files and check emails again without showing the error message.
There's also a related file type called .MAILHOST that has to do with how MSN software handles emails. If you're interested in how MSN software manages different tasks, looking into the .MAILHOST file might be useful too.
Verification
Our goal is to help people find the most up-to-date information about file extensions for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iOS. We researched over 10,000 file extensions and their respective programs that open those files. If you want to suggest edits or updates about .DOWNLOADHOST file formats, example files, or programs that are compatible. Please contact us.