What's the MD5 File?

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MD5 File Summary

Most MD5 files can be viewed with eight known software applications, typically TeraCopy developed by Code Sector. It's main file type association is the MD5 Checksum File format, but also includes one other rarely-seen file types. The majority of MD5 files are considered Uncommon Files, but they can also be Compressed Files.

Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. The Popularity Rating for MD5 files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about MD5 files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your MD5 file.

Low
File Type Popularity
1367
Position

/ 11690

Active

Relevance

26

November

2018

Amended

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MD5 Types

  2 known file types use this extension

Dominant MD5 File Type

.MD5
File ID:.md5
Classification:MD5 Checksum File

The MD5 file extension is primarily used as checksum files. It is used to verify the integrity of a disk, image, or a downloaded file. Ron Rivest was the first to design it in 1991.

Created by: Ron Rivest
Function:Uncommon Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.md5

Software Programs That Open The MD5 Checksum File:


TeraCopy by Code Sector

Windows

ExactFile by StudyLamp Software

Windows

RapidCRC by Open Source

Windows

MD5Checker by TSoft

Windows

MD5summer by Luke Pascoe

Windows

CheckSum+ by Pescados Software

Mac

More MD5 Files

.MD5
File ID:.md5
Classification:Samsung Galaxy Firmware Archive

The MD5 file extension is associated with the Samsung Galaxy family of smartphones. It stores archive with firmware for the Galaxy phones.

Created by: Samsung Electronics
Function:Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open Samsung Galaxy Firmware Archive Files:


Samsung Kies by Samsung Electronics

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac

Odin by Samsung Electronics

Compatible with:

Windows

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MD5 Demand


OS Popularity

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)

OS Ranking

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Understanding MD5 Issues


Typical MD5 Opening Challenges

Missing TeraCopy

You attempt to load your MD5 file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The MD5 File Extension". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because TeraCopy isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your MD5 with TeraCopy, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: When another MD5 application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


TeraCopy is Out-of-Date

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of TeraCopy installed that's incompatible with your MD5 Checksum File type. Visit the Code Sector website to download (or purchase) the latest version of TeraCopy. The primary cause of this problem is that your MD5 Checksum File file was created by a different (newer) version of TeraCopy than what's installed.


Tip: Right-clicking on your MD5, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Summary: Not having the right TeraCopy version on your computer can cause problems opening MD5 files.


Associated Difficulties Loading MD5 Files

You can still experience errors opening MD5 files even with the latest version of TeraCopy installed on your PC. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening MD5s. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • Windows Registry MD5 file paths that are incorrect
  • The MD5 file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Corrupt install of TeraCopy or other MD5-related program
  • Your MD5 can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Malware-tainted MD5 file can't be opened
  • Device drivers for MD5-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your MD5 Checksum File file successfully

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