SURFPLACE File Extension

What is SURFPLACE file?

SURFPLACE filename suffix is mostly used for Microsoft Money User Profile files. Microsoft Money User Profile format was developed by Microsoft Corporation. SURFPLACE file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. SURFPLACE file format, along with 1305 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. The most popular software that supports SURFPLACE files is Microsoft Money. Microsoft Money software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about SURFPLACE files or the Microsoft Money software program.

Programs which support SURFPLACE file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support SURFPLACE files. SURFPLACE files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with SURFPLACE extension?

Problems with accessing SURFPLACE may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Microsoft Money User Profile files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the Microsoft Money

Problems with opening and working with SURFPLACE files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with SURFPLACE files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the Microsoft Money developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Microsoft Money installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Microsoft Money

If you already have Microsoft Money installed on your systems and SURFPLACE files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why SURFPLACE files are not compatible with Microsoft Money. The latest version of Microsoft Money should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open SURFPLACE files to Microsoft Money

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate SURFPLACE files with latest version of Microsoft Money you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the SURFPLACE with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Microsoft Money installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open SURFPLACE files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with SURFPLACE extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with SURFPLACE extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the SURFPLACE file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the SURFPLACE file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The SURFPLACE may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the SURFPLACE is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the SURFPLACE file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the SURFPLACE file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with SURFPLACE extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the SURFPLACE file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with SURFPLACE extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Microsoft Money User Profile file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Microsoft Money

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with SURFPLACE extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Microsoft Money User Profile files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the SURFPLACE files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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