Types of MAKER Files

Primary MAKER File Association

.MAKER

File Format:	.maker
File Type:	Unknown Apple II File

Created by:	found on Golden Orchard Apple II CD Rom
File Category:	Uncommon Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.maker

Software Programs That Open The Unknown Apple II File:

Unknown Apple II File by found on Golden Orchard Apple II CD Rom

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening MAKER Files

Common Problems Opening MAKER Files

Unknown Apple II File is Not Installed

When you double-click your MAKER file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Unknown Apple II File for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your MAKER file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of Unknown Apple II File is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Unknown Apple II File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Unknown Apple II File (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of MAKER file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening MAKER files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of MAKER File Opening Problems

Although you might already have Unknown Apple II File or another MAKER-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Unknown Apple II File files. If you are still having problems opening MAKER files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid MAKER file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the MAKER file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the MAKER format
• Your MAKER file is corrupted (issues with your Unknown Apple II File file itself)
• Your MAKER is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your MAKER file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Unknown Apple II File format