Tips to open MAFF file

Can't open the MAFF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MAFF files as well as a list of programs that support MAFF files.

MAFF file extension

File Name Mozilla Archive Format
File Developer Mozilla
File Category Web Files

The MAFF file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MAFF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MAFF file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 2
  • 2
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is MAFF file?

The MAFF file has been categorized as Web Files. It was designed by Mozilla. Web Files consists of 303 similar files. Mozilla Archive Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. It is recommended to use Mozilla Firefox to handle this file. This is a program created by Mozilla. Alternatively, you can use 5 other programs. You can use Mozilla SeaMonke, SeaMonkey in case Mozilla Firefox cannot be used.

How to open MAFF file?

The most common problem when using Mozilla Archive Format is that a specific MAFF is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open MAFF, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MAFF 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 Mozilla Firefox

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Mozilla Firefox is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Mozilla Firefox in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file MAFF with Mozilla Firefox. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open MAFF files.

Step 2. Create association of Mozilla Firefox with MAFF files

If, despite the installed application, the MAFF file does not start in the Mozilla Firefox application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the MAFF file with the Mozilla Firefox program.

Step 3. Update Mozilla Firefox to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Mozilla Firefox program, it is possible that Mozilla Archive Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Mozilla page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MAFF file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to MAFF files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our MAFF file. However, remember that not every infected MAFF file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of MAFF file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair MAFF file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Mozilla
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted MAFF 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.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move MAFF to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the MAFF file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the MAFF file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.