Tips to open MTA file
Can't open the MTA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MTA files as well as a list of programs that support MTA files.
MTA file extension
| File Name |
Samsung AllShare Metadata Format |
| File Developer |
Samsung |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The MTA file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MTA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MTA file on each system platform.
What is MTA file?
The file in the MTA format belongs to the Misc Files category. It was designed by Samsung. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Samsung AllShare Metadata Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The AllShare application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Samsung Group.
How to open MTA file?
The most common problem when using Samsung AllShare Metadata Format is that a specific MTA is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open MTA, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MTA 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 AllShare
In this case, you should first verify that the AllShare application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name AllShare into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open MTA files.
Programs to open MTA file
Remember to download programs supporting MTA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of AllShare with MTA files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the MTA file still does not use the AllShare program, it means no association. 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 select the desired program. 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 MTA file with the AllShare program.
Step 3. Update AllShare to the latest version
If, despite the association of the AllShare program with the Samsung AllShare Metadata Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Samsung Group website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MTA file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to MTA files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our MTA file. Sometimes virus-infected MTA files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the MTA file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular MTA file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Samsung
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted MTA 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the MTA file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the MTA file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the MTA file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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