Tips to open MAU file
Can't open the MAU file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MAU files as well as a list of programs that support MAU files.
MAU file extension
| File Name |
Media Attachment Unit |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The MAU file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MAU files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MAU file on each system platform.
What is MAU file?
The file in the MAU format belongs to the Misc Files category. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Media Attachment Unit 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.
How to open MAU file?
The most common problem when using Media Attachment Unit is that a specific MAU is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that MAU 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 MAU 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 Open or run itself
In this case, you should first verify that the Open or run itself application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Open or run itself in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support MAU files.
Programs to open MAU file
Remember to download programs supporting MAU files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Open or run itself with MAU files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the MAU file to open in the Open or run itself application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the MAU file with the Open or run itself program.
Step 3. Update Open or run itself to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Open or run itself program with the Media Attachment Unit file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MAU file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to MAU files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file MAU or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected MAU files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of MAU file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged MAU files.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file MAU except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the MAU file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the MAU file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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