MAQ Types

Primary MAQ File Association

.MAQ

File Ext:	.maq
Type:	Microsoft Access Query

File associated with Microsoft Access, a database management system and a part of Microsoft Office Suite. A MAQ file contains a shortcut to an SQL query. It can be double-clicked to run the query on Access.

Author:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Database Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.maq

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Access Query:

Microsoft Access by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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Sources of MAQ Problems

Frequent MAQ Opening Issues

Microsoft Access is Not Installed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open MAQ Files" when trying to open your MAQ. If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Microsoft Access 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 have another software that you know opens MAQ files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.

Microsoft Access Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Access won't support your Microsoft Access Query file. Download the latest Microsoft Access version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Your Microsoft Access Query file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Access than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your MAQ file and clicking "Properties".

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening MAQ files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Access installed.

Other MAQ File Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Access will resolve your issue. If you're still experiencing problems opening MAQ files, there could be other computer problems. Additional factors include:

• MAQ file type Registry entries are wrong
• Corruption of the MAQ file description inside the Registry
• Invalid installation of a MAQ-associated program (eg. Microsoft Access)
• MAQ file corruption
• MAQ file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Drivers associated with MAQ software need to be updated
• Windows cannot load your Microsoft Access Query file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)