DOWNLOADHOST File - opening and understanding
Did your computer fail to open a DOWNLOADHOST file? We explain what they are used for and recommend software that we know can open or otherwise handle your .DOWNLOADHOST files.
What is a DOWNLOADHOST file?
Files that contain the .downloadhost file extension are most commonly associated with Microsoft download settings for a variety of MSN applications. The .downloadhost file extension does not pertain to any particular file format or application.
DOWNLOADHOST files are the files that hold the settings for a user's MSN software and a user who is using Windows Live ID and other Windows applications must have a properly functioning DOWNLOADHOST file in order to use the application for IM and email purposes.
DOWNLOADHOST files contain the download settings for a variety of different Microsoft applications. These download settings may include information about file checksums, data transfers, packets, protocols and other details that are needed for an application download.
How to open DOWNLOADHOST files
You will need a program compatible with the specific file you are trying to open, as different programs may use files with file extension DOWNLOADHOST for different purposes.
We have not yet verified any programs for Windows that work with this specific file format. If you know one, please use the 'Suggest a program' link below. Thanks!
Suggest another file format using extension DOWNLOADHOST
While we know of one file format using the .DOWNLOADHOST file extension, there may be more. It is widespread that different programs use files with the same file extension for very different types of data. Please let us know if you are aware of a different kind of .DOWNLOADHOST file.
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