What's the MAL File?

Researcher:   |   Revised: November 26, 2018

Microsoft Silver

MAL File Summary

The MAL File Extension has one primary file type, MadAppLauncher Configuration File format, and can be opened with MadAppLauncher released by Open Source. These files can be categorized as Settings Files.

File Extension MAL is supported by the Windows operating system. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. The MAL File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

Interested to learn more about the MAL File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens MAL files, and other troubleshooting tips.

Low
Demand
2893
Rank

/ 11690

Active

State

26

November

2018

Page Last Updated

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Types of MAL Files


Dominant MAL File Type

.MAL
File Ext:.mal
Classification:MadAppLauncher Configuration File

MadAppLauncher Configuration File specifies the applications to display on the interface, and the keystroke shortcuts for launching each application.

Author: Open Source
Group:Settings Files
Registry Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mal

Software Programs That Open The MadAppLauncher Configuration File:


MadAppLauncher by Open Source

Windows

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MAL Usage


OS Popularity

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


Sources of MAL Problems


Frequent MAL Opening Issues

MadAppLauncher Disappeared

When you double-click your MAL file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to MadAppLauncher missing in %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your MAL file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


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


Incorrect MadAppLauncher Version

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a MadAppLauncher Configuration File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Download the latest MadAppLauncher version from the Open Source website to ensure you have the correct one installed. The primary cause of this problem is that your MadAppLauncher Configuration File file was created by a different (newer) version of MadAppLauncher than what's installed.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of MAL file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Regardless, most of the MAL file opening problems relate to not having the right version of MadAppLauncher installed.


More Causes of Problems Opening MALs

Although you might already have MadAppLauncher or another MAL-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening MadAppLauncher Configuration File files. If you're still experiencing problems opening MAL files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

  • MAL file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Accidental deletion of the description of the MAL file in the Windows registry
  • Corrupt install of MadAppLauncher or other MAL-related program
  • The MAL itself is corrupted
  • Your MAL is infected with malware
  • Drivers associated with MAL software need to be updated
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your MadAppLauncher Configuration File file successfully

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