M06 File Extension

What is M06 file?

M06 filename suffix is mostly used for Microsoft Money 98 Backup Data Format files. Files with M06 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. M06 file belongs to the Backup Files category just like 243 other filename extensions listed in our database. Microsoft Money is by far the most used program for working with M06 files. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theMicrosoft Money software, but also about M06 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support M06 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support M06 files. Files with M06 extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

Updated: 06/08/2020

How to open file with M06 extension?

Being unable to open files with M06 extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with M06 files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with M06 files.

Step 1. Install Microsoft Money software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening M06 files is that no program that can handle M06 files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Microsoft Money and install it on your device. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Microsoft Money website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of Microsoft Money and update if needed

If you already have Microsoft Money installed on your systems and M06 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why M06 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. Associate Microsoft Money 98 Backup Data Format files with Microsoft Money

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate M06 files with latest version of Microsoft Money you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the M06 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
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Microsoft Money is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open M06 files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the M06 file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Microsoft Money and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with M06 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the M06 file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the M06 file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The M06 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the M06 file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the M06 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with M06 extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the M06 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the M06 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Microsoft Money 98 Backup Data Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open 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 M06 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Microsoft Money 98 Backup Data Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the M06 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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