Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .mds file [ add info ]
MDS files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing MDS file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with MDS extension. However, it should be remembered that MDS file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Alcohol 120% Image File (media Descriptor File) Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning MDS files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with MDS extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.mds file extension
Category: Disk Image (ISO) Files
OS | Software |
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Alcohol 120% CyberLink PowerDVD 10 Mark II Smart Projects IsoBuster WinMount International WinMount EZB Systems UltraISO MagicISO DT Soft DAEMON Tools DVD Shrink |
If MDS 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 MDS 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 MDS 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 MDS 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 MDS 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.