Opening an MMC File

The MMC file type is primarily associated with Clipart.

MMC	File extension: MMC
	File type:	DLLbackup Autoshape file

What is an MMC file?

MMC files mostly belong to Clipart by Microsoft. MMC file extension is used as a media data file. MMC stands for Microsoft Media Catalog file.

Main Use: MMC files are used on computers to store digital photos in an organized manner. MMC file, as the Microsoft Media Catalog suggests, is native only to Windows PCs and is typically stored under the \Application Data\Microsoft\Media Catalog subdirectory on the PC. The Microsoft Clip Gallery application can open MMC files. Artgal50.mmc is the file name of the MMC file present on Windows PCs which stores photos, tags, and thumbnail previews used by the Clip Gallery application.
Other Uses: MMC file extension is also known to be used by the Microcase program. Microcase is an online learning application that contains social science e-books that are accessed by thousands of students every year. Microcase uses MMC files to store different data forms that are internally utilized for the smooth functioning of the application. Microcase software that uses MMC files can only be installed on Windows PCs and not on Linux systems and Macs.

How to open MMC files

You need a suitable software like Clipart to open an MMC file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your MMC file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a MMC file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert MMC files:

Clipart by Microsoft
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MMC files are often referred to as Clipart data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Media Catalog
MicroCase (boundary file) by Cengage Learning
MicroCase is a software that offers the most widely utilized and up-to-date books for social sciences. However, MicroCase was discontinued in 2009, and thus there exists extremely limited documentation regarding this program. The MMC file contains boundaries for various map data information. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Service portal
Office Media Content (media content file) by Microsoft
Office Media Content is the media content that is commonly utilized within Office products. The MMC files commonly store media content for the Microsoft clip gallery, however, they can also be utilized to store backup autoshape files similar to Clipart. This file format is classified as Vector Image. Related links: Media content forums, Issues

Technical Data for MMC File Extension

File classification:

Data

Related files:

msc, mcc, mgc, txt, jpg

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: MediaCatalog, FileType: Media Catalog

ProgramID: MediaManCollectionFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MediaMan\MediaMan.exe %1

an mmc DLLbackup Autoshape file is a special file format by Microsoft and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with MMC files

Associate the MMC file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open dllbackup autoshape files. Because only the current version supports the latest MMC file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microsoft manufacturer website after an available Clipart update.
To make sure that your MMC file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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