MCH File Extension

What is MCH file?

Full format name of files that use MCH extension is Macromedia Xtra Cache Format. MCH files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. MCH file format, along with 179 other file formats, belongs to the Plugin Files category. Users are advised to use RECOIL software for managing MCH files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. RECOIL software was developed by Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga, and on its official website you may find more information about MCH files or the RECOIL software program.

Programs which support MCH file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support MCH files. Files with MCH 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: 11/13/2020

How to open file with MCH extension?

Being unable to open files with MCH extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with MCH files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install RECOIL software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening MCH files is that no program that can handle MCH files is installed on user’s system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing RECOIL or different compatible program, such as Machinery. 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 RECOIL installed is by going to developer’s website (Piotr Fusik and Adrian Matoga) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of RECOIL and update if needed

If you already have RECOIL installed on your systems and MCH 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 MCH files are not compatible with RECOIL. The latest version of RECOIL should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open MCH files to RECOIL

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate MCH files with latest version of RECOIL 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 MCH 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 RECOIL installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open MCH files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected MCH file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select RECOIL and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with MCH extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the MCH file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the MCH file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the MCH file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the MCH file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the MCH file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

Did you receive the MCH 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. It could happen the the download process of file with MCH 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

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 Macromedia Xtra Cache Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle RECOIL

If the systems has insufficient resources to open MCH files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Macromedia Xtra Cache Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle MCH files.

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