Types of MFCRIBBON-MS Files

Principal MFCRIBBON-MS Type

.MFCRIBBON-MS

File ID:	.mfcribbon-ms
Group:	MFC Ribbon Definition XML File

A developer file used by the Ribbon Designer, a component of Microsoft Visual Studio. The MFCRIBBON-MS file contains the design of a ribbon that usually merges the menu bar and toolbar into one single element.

Author:	Microsoft Corporation
Kind:	Developer Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mfcribbon-ms

Software Programs That Open The MFC Ribbon Definition XML File:

Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening MFCRIBBON-MS Files

Common MFCRIBBON-MS Opening Problems

Missing Microsoft Visual Studio

When trying to open your MFCRIBBON-MS file, you get the error "Can't Open MFCRIBBON-MS File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft Visual Studio isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your MFCRIBBON-MS with Microsoft Visual Studio, so double-clicking the file won't work.

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

Wrong Version of Microsoft Visual Studio is Installed

In other instances, your MFC Ribbon Definition XML File file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft Visual Studio. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Your MFC Ribbon Definition XML File file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Visual Studio than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Investigate your MFCRIBBON-MS file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

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

Other Causes of MFCRIBBON-MS File Opening Problems

You can still experience errors opening MFCRIBBON-MS files even with the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed on your PC. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening MFCRIBBON-MSs. Problems unrelated to software:

• Windows Registry MFCRIBBON-MS file paths that are incorrect
• Deletion of the MFCRIBBON-MS file description from the Registry by mistake
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the MFCRIBBON-MS format
• Your MFCRIBBON-MS can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• MFCRIBBON-MS file integrity has been compromised by malware
• MFCRIBBON-MS-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your MFC Ribbon Definition XML File file successfully