System File Type – msg

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System File Type

msg

Presentation
Windows Explorer icon for the msg file type in OneDrive folders

Overview

A Microsoft Outlook item file.

Characteristics

Compound binary representation of one message, appointment, contact, task, or related Outlook object with properties and attachments.

Common Uses

Saving, transferring, archiving, and examining individual Outlook items.

Compatible Programs

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • MFCMAPI
  • eM Client

Sources

msg Available by Year Taken/Created

msg — Live from Microsoft

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