Varieties of MD Files

Main MD Affiliation

.MD

Extension:	.md
Class:	Markdown Documentation File

A text file developed by one of Markdown language. It is saved in plain text format but includes inline text symbols to define how to format the text such as bold text, headers etc. The files are designed for writing plain text documents that can be converted to HTML.

Programmer:	Various Developers
Function:	Developer Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.md

Software Programs That Open The Markdown Documentation File:

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Linux

MacroMates TextMate by MacroMates

Mac

gVim by Open Source

Windows

Microsoft WordPad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

GNU Emacs by GNU Project

Windows

Mac

	Linux
	GNU

Apple TextEdit by Apple

Mac

Daring Fireball Markdown by Open Source

Windows

Mac

Linux

Other MD File Associations

.MD

Extension:	.md
Class:	Sega Mega Drive ROM

A Game ROM for Sega Genesis video game. It can be played on PC by the use of a Sega Genesis system emulator.

Programmer:	Sega
Function:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Sega Mega Drive ROM Files:

Kega Fusion by Steve Snake

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

Gens Plus! by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

HazeMD by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Genesis Plus by Open Source

Compatible with:

Mac

Gens by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Unix

.MD

Extension:	.md
Class:	MDCD Compressed Archive

MD is a file or group of files compressed using MDCD compression software which is obsolete and no longer supported.

Programmer:	Unknown Developer
Function:	Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open MDCD Compressed Archive Files:

mdcd10.arc by Unknown Developer

Compatible with:

MS-DOS

.MD

Extension:	.md
Class:	Moneydance Financial Data File

Data file saved by Moneydance, a personal finance software program stores bank accounts, transactions, budgets, stock portfolios, and other information.

Programmer:	Infinite Kind
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Moneydance Financial Data File Files:

Reilly Technologies Moneydance by Infinite Kind

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

.MD

Extension:	.md
Class:	Machine Description File

Programming file that contains an instruction pattern for each instruction that the target machine supports; referenced by the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC), commonly used for compiling programs on Unix systems.

Programmer:	Open Source
Function:	Developer Files

Software Programs That Open Machine Description File Files:

Microsoft Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Linux

MacroMates TextMate by MacroMates

Compatible with:

Mac

gVim by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

GNU Emacs by GNU Project

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

	Linux
	GNU

GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) by GNU Project

Compatible with:

Mac

Linux

.MD

Extension:	.md
Class:	Sharkport Saved Game File

File created by Sharkport, a hardware accessory for the PlayStation 2. It contains a MD saved game created by the Sharkport device and used for copying saved games to the PC and sharing them with other players.

Programmer:	Datel
Function:	Game Files

Software Programs That Open Sharkport Saved Game File Files:

PS2 Save Builder by Interscape

Compatible with:

Windows

.MD

Extension:	.md
Class:	Chaos Desktop Metadata File

MD file extension is associated with the Chaos Desktop a document and drawing management software.

Programmer:	Adtollo
Function:	Data Files

Software Programs That Open Chaos Desktop Metadata File Files:

Chaos desktop by Adtollo

Compatible with:

Windows

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Understanding MD Issues

Common MD Opening Problems

Microsoft Notepad is Not Installed

You attempt to load your MD file and get an error such as "- Can't Open The MD File Extension". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft Notepad installed for - . You won't be able to double-click to open your MD because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: If you have another software that you know opens MD files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Microsoft Notepad Requires Update

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Notepad installed that's incompatible with your Markdown Documentation File type. You will need to download a newer version of Microsoft Notepad if you don't have the right version. 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: If you right-click on your MD file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

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

Other Causes of MD File Opening Problems

Errors opening Markdown Documentation File files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft Notepad software installed on your computer. There can be external issues inside of - that are causing these errors when opening MDs. Additional factors include:

• MD file type Registry entries are wrong
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry MD description
• Corrupt install of Microsoft Notepad or other MD-related program
• Your MD can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Your MD has adversely impacted by malware
• Device drivers for MD-related hardware are out-of-date
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Markdown Documentation File files