Tips to open MAE file
Can't open the MAE file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MAE files as well as a list of programs that support MAE files.
MAE file extension
| File Name |
Maestro Molecular Model Format |
| File Developer |
Schr |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The MAE file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MAE files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MAE file on each system platform.
What is MAE file?
The MAE file has been categorized as Data Files. The creator of this file is Schr. Data Files consists of 1326 similar files. Maestro Molecular Model Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Maestro. This was created by Schrödinger, LLC.
How to open MAE file?
An often recurring problem with Maestro Molecular Model Format is that MAE is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that MAE files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MAE file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install Maestro
The first step is to check if the computer has the Maestro program installed. To do this, enter the name Maestro into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file MAE with Maestro. Below you will find a list of applications that support MAE files.
Programs to open MAE file
Remember to download programs supporting MAE files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Maestro with MAE files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the MAE file still does not use the Maestro program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Maestro application as the default for handling the MAE file.
Step 3. Update Maestro to the latest version
If, however, after binding Maestro with Maestro Molecular Model Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Schrödinger, LLC website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MAE file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the MAE file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our MAE file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover MAE files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the MAE files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular MAE file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Schr help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted MAE files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move MAE to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the MAE file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file MAE to close. However, some background programs may block the MAE file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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