File extension .MBF
| Full Name | Developer | Category |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Money Backup Format | Microsoft | Backup Files |
The MBF file extension is an acronym for Microsoft Money Backup File. It is a database file format created by Microsoft Corporation for its money management software program, Microsoft Money, and more recently known as Money Plus and Money Sunset. The software allows users to create budgeting plans, store financial information, monitor investments, and manage asset accounts. The MBF files store backup copies of a person’s financial information in order to ensure it can be retrieved in case of an emergency or data loss.
Technical Details
MBF files are stored in an Enhanced Storage Password (ESP) format. This format uses Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption to secure the data contained within the files. The files are binary-based so they can only be opened and read by the Microsoft Money program or a compatible application with enough permission to do so. It is not recommended to attempt opening them in any other program, as this can lead to corruption of the file’s data.
Other related file types include .mny, .mba, and .mbs, which are all related to the Microsoft Money software. All of these files work managing financial information fields such as accounts, transactions, security details, and investment portfolio statistics.
Programs for WINDOWS system
After installing the required software, the operating system will usually automatically associate an unknown file type (in this case .MBF) with the new application. If this does not happen, we can help the system a bit by selecting the software for it, which it should always use to open files with the .MBF extension.
When choosing the software we can select the system to use this software every time.
Remember!
Using it for the first time it is good to check whether the .MBF file opened in the application can be read by us and opens in a way that allows us to use it. If everything is in order, select this option the next time you open a file with the .MBF extension. However, if the file has not opened correctly, we have to look for a different software, with which we can open files with the .MBF extension. Select a different software from our list and install it on your computer. After the software is installed, repeat inspection openings of a .MBF file. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.
Other instructions
If none of the programs listed by us to work with the .MBF file has not meet your expectations, you can try searching other websites. But remember to avoid downloading programs "that can open any file". These applications not only have very limited functionality, but may also expose you to expense tens of dollars when purchasing a license.
In the vast majority of cases you will find the program dedicated to support the .MBF file, or any other file format. In addition, there is a chance that it will be a free program, and its functionality (concerning the .MBF file) will be extended to the maximum.
It is also good to check
- if the .MBF file has no errors
- or if it has been copied (or downloaded by the browser) thoroughly
Author’s guidelines
Mr B. Adam
Author of the guidelines / Founder of FileExtension.info
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