Open UUE files

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    UUEncoded Format
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Have you encountered a problem with a UUE file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a UUE file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your UUE file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

What is UUE file?

The extension UUE refers to files that are encoded using the Unix-to-Unix method. With this method, binary data, eg programs or pictures can be transmitted by means of an ASCII-coded text. Thus, data can be transmitted via e-mail, even if the programs do not support transmission of binary data.

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Today, UUE is largely superseded by the more flexible MIME, as MIME is better supported and easier to handle. Uue encoded files are still widely used in Usenet.

Some packagers can open and decode UUE encoded files.

Programs which can open a UUE file

How to open file with UUE extension?

In order to open a file with UUE extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening UUE file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with UUE files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Apple Archive Utility or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening UUE files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support UUE files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of UUE files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Apple Archive Utility as the default program for opening UUE files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate UUE files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Apple Archive Utility applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Apple Archive Utility has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with UUE files

Sometimes problems with opening UUE files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • UUE files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open UUE files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • UUE file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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