Tips to open MSF file

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

MSF file extension

File Name Mail Summary Format
File Category Misc Files

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

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 3
  • 3
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is MSF file?

The MSF file has been categorized as Misc Files. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. Mail Summary Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. This file type can also be opened by 8 other programs. Mozilla Thunderbird, Netscape Mail will apply when it is not possible to use Mozilla SeaMonkey.

How to open MSF file?

The most common problem when using Mail Summary Format is that a specific MSF is not associated with the program. This causes the file MSF to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MSF 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 SeaMonkey

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Mozilla SeaMonkey is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Mozilla SeaMonkey into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file MSF with Mozilla SeaMonkey. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open MSF files.

Step 2. Create association of Mozilla SeaMonkey with MSF files

If, despite the installed application, the MSF file does not start in the Mozilla SeaMonkey application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the MSF file with the Mozilla SeaMonkey application.

Step 3. Update Mozilla SeaMonkey to the latest version

If, however, after binding Mozilla SeaMonkey with Mail Summary Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to MSF 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the MSF file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected MSF files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the MSF file. 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 MSF file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted MSF 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the MSF 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. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the MSF file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.