How to open Microsoft Media Center application shortcut .mcl files
Have you had trouble opening the mcl file on your computer? What are mcl files? We explain what they are and recommend software that we know will open them.
What is mcl file?
Files with mcl extension can be found as application shortcuts for Microsoft Media Center application that was a part of some distributions of Microsoft Windows operating system.
Microsoft Media Center application shortcut description
File extension mcl is associated with Windows Media Center, a digital video recorder and media player developed by Microsoft.
The mcl is an application shortcut to the More Programs page, basically an XML file that specifies the path to what application to run, title, thumbnail to display, etc.
Suggested software to open mcl file
Windows Media Center
A media player and digital video recorder for Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition
One of the most successful members of Windows family
There are other MCL filename extensions with the same .mcl suffix
mcl - MCell cellular automaton data
An mcl file extension is related to the MCell and used for its cellular automation data.
mcl - Multimedia Manager collection data
An mcl file extension is related to the Multimedia Manager software. An mcl file contains collection data.
mcl - MUSHclient world information
An mcl file extension is related to the MUSHclient, a gaming application. An mcl file contains game world information.
mcl - VectorWorks template
An mcl file extension is related to the VectorWorks, a CAD modeling tool. An mcl file stores template.