{"id":7435,"date":"2025-11-11T11:07:28","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T11:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/?p=7435"},"modified":"2026-08-12T05:17:37","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T05:17:37","slug":"msg-files-not-opening-in-outlook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/msg-files-not-opening-in-outlook\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Solve MSG Files Not Opening in Outlook in a Few Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n<div class=\"kk-star-ratings kksr-auto kksr-align-left kksr-valign-top\"\n    data-payload='{&quot;align&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;id&quot;:&quot;7435&quot;,&quot;slug&quot;:&quot;default&quot;,&quot;valign&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;ignore&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;reference&quot;:&quot;auto&quot;,&quot;class&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;count&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;legendonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;readonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;score&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;starsonly&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;best&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;gap&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;greet&quot;:&quot;Rate this post&quot;,&quot;legend&quot;:&quot;0\\\/5 - (0 votes)&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;How to Solve MSG Files Not Opening in Outlook in a Few Steps&quot;,&quot;width&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;_legend&quot;:&quot;{score}\\\/{best} - ({count} {votes})&quot;,&quot;font_factor&quot;:&quot;1.25&quot;}'>\n            \n<div class=\"kksr-stars\">\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-inactive\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"1\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"2\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"3\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"4\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" data-star=\"5\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n<div class=\"kksr-stars-active\" style=\"width: 0px;\">\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <div class=\"kksr-star\" style=\"padding-right: 5px\">\n            \n\n<div class=\"kksr-icon\" style=\"width: 24px; height: 24px;\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                \n\n<div class=\"kksr-legend\" style=\"font-size: 19.2px;\">\n            <span class=\"kksr-muted\">Rate this post<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<p class=\"user-query\"><strong class=\"text-danger\">Introduction:<\/strong> It&rsquo;s annoying when MSG files not opening in Outlook 365. You double-click, and nothing happens, or sometimes an error just pops up for no reason. Most of the time, it&rsquo;s something small like a damaged file or an Outlook glitch. Don&rsquo;t worry, though; there are a few simple things you can try to fix it on your own. In this blog, we&rsquo;ll go through the easy manual steps that can help, and also see how the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/msg-viewer\/\"><strong>MacSonik MSG Viewer Tool<\/strong><\/a> can make opening MSG files much simpler if the usual methods don&rsquo;t work.<\/p>\n<div class=\"row justify-content-center ms_btn_sec my-3\">\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\n<ul class=\"nav nav-tabs justify-content-center mb-3\" id=\"myTab\" role=\"tablist\">\n<li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link px-4 rounded-0 text-dark active\" id=\"mac-tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#mac\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"mac\" aria-selected=\"true\"><i class=\"icon-apple\"><\/i> Mac<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"nav-item\"><a class=\"nav-link px-4 rounded-0 text-dark\" id=\"windows-tab\" data-toggle=\"tab\" href=\"#windows\" role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"windows\" aria-selected=\"false\"><i class=\"icon-windows\"><\/i> Windows<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"tab-content text-center\" id=\"myTabContent\">\n<div class=\"tab-pane fade show active\" id=\"mac\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"mac-tab\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/dl\/Macsonik-msg-file-converter-tool.dmg\" class=\"btn btn-download mr-3\"><i class=\"icon-download-1\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/msg-converter\/buy.php\" class=\"btn btn-buy\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tab-pane fade\" id=\"windows\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"windows-tab\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/dl\/Macsonik-msg-file-converter-tool-windows.exe\" class=\"btn btn-download mr-3\"><i class=\"icon-download-1\"><\/i> Download Now<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/msg-converter\/buy.php\" class=\"btn btn-buy\"><i class=\"icon-basket\"><\/i> Purchase Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background-color:#f0f7ff; border-left:4px solid #0d6efd; padding:16px 20px; margin:25px 0;\n            font-family:Arial, sans-serif; font-size:15px; line-height:1.8; color:#333; border-radius:6px;\">\n  <strong style=\"color:#0d6efd;\">User Query:<\/strong> \n  \u201cI&#8217;m Sophia. I&#8217;ve been having problems opening my MSG files in Outlook lately. \n  The file either doesn&#8217;t open or displays an error stating that the file type isn&#8217;t supported each time I double-click it. \n  Could someone please tell me how to resolve this issue?\u201d\n  <br>\n  <em style=\"color:#555;\">\u2013 Sophia<\/em>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #0a0a0a;color:#0a0a0a\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/msg-files-not-opening-in-outlook\/#Why_are_Users_Unable_to_Open_MSG_Files_in_Outlook_365\" >Why are Users Unable to Open MSG Files in Outlook 365?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/msg-files-not-opening-in-outlook\/#How_to_Fix_the_Issue_%E2%80%9CMSG_Files_Not_Opening_in_Outlook%E2%80%9D\" >How to Fix the Issue &ldquo;MSG Files Not Opening in Outlook&rdquo;?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/msg-files-not-opening-in-outlook\/#1_Check_if_Outlook_is_Installed_or_Up_to_Date\" >1. Check if Outlook is Installed or Up to Date<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/msg-files-not-opening-in-outlook\/#2_Set_Outlook_as_the_Default_App_for_MSG_Files\" >2. Set Outlook as the Default App for MSG Files<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/msg-files-not-opening-in-outlook\/#3_Start_Outlook_in_Safe_Mode\" >3. Start Outlook in Safe Mode<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/msg-files-not-opening-in-outlook\/#4_Disable_Unnecessary_Add-ins\" >4. Disable Unnecessary Add-ins<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/msg-files-not-opening-in-outlook\/#5_Repair_Your_Outlook_Profile\" >5. Repair Your Outlook Profile<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/msg-files-not-opening-in-outlook\/#6_Repair_the_Outlook_Installation\" >6. Repair the Outlook Installation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/msg-files-not-opening-in-outlook\/#7_Check_the_File_Extension\" >7. Check the File Extension<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/msg-files-not-opening-in-outlook\/#Fix_MSG_Files_Not_Opening_in_Outlook_2021\" >Fix MSG Files Not Opening in Outlook 2021<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/msg-files-not-opening-in-outlook\/#Steps_to_Fix_MSG_Files_Not_Opening_in_MS_Outlook_Issue\" >Steps to Fix MSG Files Not Opening in MS Outlook Issue<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/msg-files-not-opening-in-outlook\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/msg-files-not-opening-in-outlook\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_Users_Unable_to_Open_MSG_Files_in_Outlook_365\"><\/span>Why are Users Unable to Open MSG Files in Outlook 365?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Here, we mentioned some key points that represent why Outlook does not open MSG files in Outlook. Read these points carefully:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Occasionally, the MSG file gets corrupted during saving or transferring, and it just cannot be read properly by Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>If the file is created in a newer version of Outlook, you may not be able to open it in an older version.<\/li>\n<li>Windows does not have Outlook set as the default application to open MSG files, and therefore, it fails to launch Outlook.<\/li>\n<li>If the MSG file is stored on a network drive or removable device, Outlook may block its access due to security settings.<\/li>\n<li>Some third-party Outlook add-ins can interfere with and block MSG files from opening normally.<\/li>\n<li>A corrupted Outlook profile, or missing data files (.ost\/.pst), can also create difficulty with opening MSG files.<\/li>\n<li>Some overly protective anti-virus software may block certain MSG attachments or files stored locally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Fix_the_Issue_%E2%80%9CMSG_Files_Not_Opening_in_Outlook%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>How to Fix the Issue &ldquo;MSG Files Not Opening in Outlook&rdquo;?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now that we know a few reasons why this happens, let&rsquo;s go through some easy ways to fix it step by step.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Check_if_Outlook_is_Installed_or_Up_to_Date\"><\/span>1. Check if Outlook is Installed or Up to Date<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Before doing anything else, make sure Microsoft Outlook is properly installed on your computer. If Outlook is already installed, check whether it&rsquo;s updated to the latest version. Older versions can&rsquo;t open .msg file in Outlook that were created with newer Outlook builds.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Set_Outlook_as_the_Default_App_for_MSG_Files\"><\/span>2. Set Outlook as the Default App for MSG Files<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>To begin with, right-click on any <strong>.msg<\/strong> file.<\/li>\n<li>Then, select <strong>Open with -&gt; Choose another app<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Pick <strong>Microsoft Outlook <\/strong>from the list.<\/li>\n<li>Tick: <strong>Always use this app to open .msg files<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Start_Outlook_in_Safe_Mode\"><\/span>3. Start Outlook in Safe Mode<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Press <strong>Windows + R <\/strong>to open the Run box.<\/li>\n<li>Type <strong>outlook.exe \/safe<\/strong> and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Now try opening the MSG file again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Disable_Unnecessary_Add-ins\"><\/span>4. Disable Unnecessary Add-ins<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>In Outlook, go to <strong>File -&gt; Options -&gt; Add-ins<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Next to &ldquo;<strong>Manage COM Add-ins<\/strong>,&rdquo; click <strong>Go<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Uncheck any suspicious or unused add-ins.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>OK <\/strong>and restart Outlook.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Repair_Your_Outlook_Profile\"><\/span>5. Repair Your Outlook Profile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to <strong>Control Panel<\/strong> <strong>-&gt; Mail -&gt; Show Profiles<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select your Outlook profile and click <strong>Properties -&gt; Email Accounts -&gt; Repair<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Follow the on-screen steps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>If that doesn&rsquo;t resolve the issue that cannot open MSG files with Outlook, create a new profile instead:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In the same Mail window, click <strong>Add<\/strong>, name the new profile, and set up your email again.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Repair_the_Outlook_Installation\"><\/span>6. Repair the Outlook Installation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>To begin with, open <strong>Control Panel -&gt; Programs and Features<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Then, find <strong>Microsoft Office<\/strong> and click <strong>Change<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Choose <strong>Quick Repair<\/strong> first. If that doesn&rsquo;t help, try <strong>Online Repair<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Restart your system once the repair is done, then open the MSG file again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Check_the_File_Extension\"><\/span>7. Check the File Extension<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Firstly, <strong>right-click<\/strong> the file -&gt; <strong>Rename<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>After that, ensure the file name ends with <strong>.msg<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Save the changes and try opening it in Outlook again.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fix_MSG_Files_Not_Opening_in_Outlook_2021\"><\/span>Fix MSG Files Not Opening in Outlook 2021<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>MacSonik&#8217;s MSG File Viewer<\/strong> is a very effective utility for anyone who cannot easily open MSG files directly in Outlook. MSG file viewer allows you to easily preview your emails, review message attributes, and start viewing attachments, without worrying about installing Outlook. The whole process is simple and convenient, so you can access the MSG file content and read anything from the body of the message to attachments; installation or configuration is not necessary. Moreover, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/import-msg-to-outlook\/\"><strong>import MSG files into Outlook<\/strong><\/a> with this utility<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Fix_MSG_Files_Not_Opening_in_MS_Outlook_Issue\"><\/span>Steps to Fix MSG Files Not Opening in MS Outlook Issue<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Firstly, Download <strong>MacSonik MSG Viewer Tool<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Then, add your<strong> .msg <\/strong>files and click <strong>Next<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>After that, expand the folder structure and <strong>select the email<\/strong> to view.<\/li>\n<li>Finally, you can see the emails and attachments by using the <strong>Preview <\/strong>and <strong>Attachment <\/strong>option.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<p>Additionally, this tool can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.macsonik.com\/blog\/fix-msg-import-error-in-outlook\/\"><strong>fix MSG import in Outlook<\/strong><\/a><strong>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re the one who&#8217;s struggling with the issue &#8220;MSG Files Not Opening in Outlook&#8221;, you will be able to follow the required steps, including updating Outlook, verifying default settings, or repairing your profile settings, that will get you right back on track in no time. But if this doesn&#8217;t work and you want to skip the troubleshooting method, the <strong>MacSonik MSG Viewer Tool<\/strong> is another great option that allows you to effortlessly explore and open all MSG files without Outlook.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"faq_heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762858697559\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. Can I open MSG files without Outlook?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes, you can. If Outlook isn\u2019t installed on your computer, you can use a third-party application like <strong>MacSonik MSG Viewer<\/strong> to open and read MSG files without any setup or configuration.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1762858726425\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. Is the MacSonik MSG Viewer safe to use?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\"><strong>Ans:<\/strong> Yes, the <strong>MacSonik MSG Viewer Tool<\/strong> is completely safe. It works locally on your system, keeping your email data secure and private while helping you access all message details and attachments easily.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction: It&rsquo;s annoying when MSG files not opening in Outlook 365. 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