Sorts of MFT Files

Chief MFT Description

.MFT

File Name:	.mft
Class:	Kaspersky File Table

An XML data file related to Kaspersky Anti-Virus and Internet Security programs. It has references to file used to scan and detect viruses. Usually, has references to STT and KDC files.

Company:	Kaspersky Lab
File Category:	Data Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mft

Software Programs That Open The Kaspersky File Table:

Kaspersky Anti-Virus by Kaspersky Lab

	Windows
	Windows Phone

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Linux

Kaspersky Internet Security by Kaspersky Lab

Windows

Mac

Secondary MFT Associations

.MFT

File Name:	.mft
Class:	MediaFACE Project Template

A CD or a DVD label or case insert template made using MediaFACE. It usually has multiple discs, sleeve, or the spine labels on one sheet. It is used to create and print custom disc labels as well as case inserts.

Company:	NEATO
File Category:	Page Layout Files

Software Programs That Open MediaFACE Project Template Files:

NEATO MediaFACE by NEATO

Compatible with:

Windows

.MFT

File Name:	.mft
Class:	Microsoft Windows NTFS Master File Table

The Master File Table (MFT) is used by Windows NTFS file to save metadata information about data stored on the hard drive.

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
File Category:	System Files

Software Programs That Open Microsoft Windows NTFS Master File Table Files:

Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Compatible with:

Windows

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MFT File Complications

Common Problems Opening MFT Files

Kaspersky Anti-Virus Removed

You attempt to load your MFT file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The MFT File Extension". If so, it typically means that you don't have Kaspersky Anti-Virus installed for %%os%%. 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: When you have another program installed that you know will open your MFT, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Kaspersky Anti-Virus Requires Update

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Kaspersky Anti-Virus installed that's incompatible with your Kaspersky File Table type. Installing the latest version of Kaspersky Anti-Virus from Kaspersky Lab is recommended. This problem is predominately due to having a Kaspersky File Table file version that was created by a newer version of Kaspersky Anti-Virus than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: If you right-click on your MFT file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Summary: Not having the right Kaspersky Anti-Virus version on your computer can cause problems opening MFT files.

Additional MFT Opening Issues

Even with the correct version of Kaspersky Anti-Virus installed, you can still experience difficulties opening MFTs. If you are continuing to have errors with loading MFT files, other external issues might be to blame. These issues include:

• Invalid MFT file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• The MFT file description within the Windows Registry was removed
• Partial installation of Kaspersky Anti-Virus that did not fully complete
• Your MFT file is corrupted (issues with your Kaspersky File Table file itself)
• Malware-tainted MFT file can't be opened
• Hardware related to MFTs has device driver corruption
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Kaspersky File Table file successfully