File Extension MOF

Reporter:   |   Revised: December 05, 2018

Microsoft Silver

MOF File Summary

The MOF File Extension has one primary file type, Managed Object Format File format, and can be opened with three distinctive software programs, with the dominant related application developed by Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Systems Management Server software). MOF files are traditionally categorized as Settings Files.

MOF files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows, Mac, and iOS operating systems. The main MOF file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

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

Low
Popular
4089
Rank

/ 11690

Active

Relevance

5

December

2018

Amended

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Types of MOF Files


Dominant MOF File Type

.MOF
File Name:.mof
File Type:Managed Object Format File

describes Common Information Model (CIM) classes, defines textual descriptions of classes that are used by a provider to return data, commonly used to change Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) settings and to transfer them between computers.

Company: Microsoft Corporation
Function:Settings Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mof

Software Programs That Open The Managed Object Format File:


Microsoft Systems Management Server by Microsoft Corporation

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux
Symbian OS

Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mofcomp by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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MOF File Popularity


OS Ranking

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


Sources of MOF Problems


Troubles Opening MOF Files

Microsoft Systems Management Server Isn't There

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open MOF Files" when trying to open your MOF. Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Systems Management Server for %%os%% installed. The OS won't know what to do with your MOF file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: If you don't have Microsoft Systems Management Server installed, and you know of another program to open your MOF file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".


Wrong Version of Microsoft Systems Management Server is Installed

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Systems Management Server installed that's incompatible with your Managed Object Format File type. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Systems Management Server from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. 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: Investigate your MOF file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Systems Management Server version on your computer can cause problems opening MOF files.


Other MOF File Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Systems Management Server will resolve your issue. Other MOF opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Additional factors include:

  • Invalid MOF file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the MOF file inside the Windows Registry
  • Microsoft Systems Management Server or another MOF application experienced a flawed installation
  • MOF file corruption
  • Malware-tainted MOF file can't be opened
  • MOF-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Managed Object Format File files

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