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MAP file extension

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How to open MAP file extension?

The author of advice: Mr Brankiewicz

MAP files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing MAP file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with MAP extension. However, it should be remembered that MAP file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Game Map Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.

So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning MAP files and search for its solution.


A list of programs supporting files types with MAP extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.

  • Game Map Format

    .map file extension

    Category: Games Files

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    OS Software
    Windows Valve Hammer Editor Valve Hammer Editor
    Torque Constructor Torque Constructor
    id Software GtkRadiant id Software GtkRadiant
    QuArK QuArK
    MAP3BSPC MAP3BSPC
    Q3Map2 Q3Map2
  • Weather Defender Map Format

    .map file extension

    Category: Database Files


    OS Software
    Windows SWIFT Weather Defender SWIFT Weather Defender
  • NAVIGON Map Format

    .map file extension

    Category: GPS&GIS Files


    OS Software
    Windows NAVIGON Sync NAVIGON Sync
  • Server Side Image Map Format

    .map file extension

    Category: Internet Files


    OS Software
    Windows View in a Web browser View in a Web browser
    Edit with a text editor Edit with a text editor
    MAC OS View in a Web browser View in a Web browser
    Edit with a text editor Edit with a text editor
 

How to check if a file we want to open is not infected by malware or viruses?

  • Download Malware/viruses removal tool from MAP files in the Windows system.
  • Click “Start scanning” and wait until the programme performs the scanning process on your computer.

What are the reasons of errors concerning MAP extension of files?

The problem that often causes damage concerning MAP extension are Windows system registry errors. That is why, in the first place it is recommended to:

  • Scan computer in order to identify, repair and open the MAP file
  • Check system registry from the angle of hidden errors
  • Repair file’s associations with programs in the system registry

If you are not sure if the above problems concern you, you should consider other frequent irregularities:

  • You do not have an appropriate application installed that supports MAP file extension
  • MAP file is corrupted
  • The application’s version necessary to open the file is not correct
  • The file is not assigned to an appropriate program

Solving problems with MAP files

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If MAP file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a MAP file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open MAP file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.

If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing MAP in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit MAP format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.

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