M09 File Extension

What is M09 file?

M09 is a file extension commonly associated with Microsoft Money 2001 Backup Data Format files. Files with M09 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. M09 file format, along with 243 other file formats, belongs to the Backup Files category. The software recommended for managing M09 files is Microsoft Money. Microsoft Money software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about M09 files or the Microsoft Money software program.

Programs which support M09 file extension

Programs that can handle M09 files are as follows. Files with M09 suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

Updated: 06/14/2020

How to open file with M09 extension?

Problems with accessing M09 may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with M09 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with M09 files.

Step 1. Download and install Microsoft Money

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening M09 files is that no program that can handle M09 files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Microsoft Money and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support M09 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. 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. Check the version of Microsoft Money and update if needed

If the problems with opening M09 files still occur even after installing Microsoft Money, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Microsoft Money is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Microsoft Money installed, it may not support M09 format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Microsoft Money.

Step 3. Assign Microsoft Money to M09 files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate M09 files with latest version of Microsoft Money you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the M09 file
• 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 M09 files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with M09 extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with M09 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the M09 for errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper M09 file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the M09 file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the M09 file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the M09 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. M09 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with M09 extension is complete and error-free

If the M09 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with M09 extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle 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 M09 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Microsoft Money 2001 Backup Data Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle M09 files.

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