Opening a MAQ File

The MAQ file type is primarily associated with Access.

MAQ	File extension: MAQ
	File type:	Query Shortcut

What is a MAQ file

MAQ files mostly belong to Access by Microsoft Corporation. Use our "Online MAQ Text Viewer" below to analyze your MAQ file and to see all text it contains.

How to open MAQ files

You need a suitable software like Access to open a MAQ file. You need a suitable software like Access from Microsoft Corporation to open a MAQ 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 MAQ file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a MAQ file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Trouble Opening a .MAQ File? These Steps Will Help

MAQ files can come from different programs and aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: From a database administrator? It is likely a Microsoft Access Query Shortcut. From a developer? It may be a custom script.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a text editor or hex viewer.
- Readable XML/JSON suggests a configuration file.
- "PK" indicates a zipped archive.
- Binary data often points to a proprietary shortcut.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Microsoft Access or Microsoft Office. If uncertain, ask the sender.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop the file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text/metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for MAQ File Extension

Related files:

mdb, jet, mdt

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: Access.Shortcut.Query.1, FileType: Microsoft Access Query Shortcut, AppName: Microsoft Access
EXEFile: MSACCESS.EXE

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1, FileType: Microsoft Access Query Shortcut, AppName: Microsoft Access for Windows
EXEFile: MSACCESS.EXE

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1, FileType: Microsoft Office Access Query Shortcut, AppName: Microsoft Office Access

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\ARCHIV~1\MICROS~1\ACCESS~1\Office10\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenQuery %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MI1933~1\Office10\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenQuery %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MI1933~1\OFFICE11\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenQuery %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MI1933~1\Office\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenQuery %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Access 97\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenQuery %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenQuery %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~1\Office10\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenQuery %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~1\OFFICE11\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenQuery %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~1\Office\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenQuery %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\msaccrt\Access 97\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenQuery %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\OfficeXP\Office10\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenQuery %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: W:\OfficeXP\FILES\PFILES\MSOFFICE\OFFICE10\MSACCESS.EXE

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: C:\Peach99\Office\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenQuery %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: C:\Access97\Office\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenQuery %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MI69DF~1\Office12\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenQuery]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MSOffice95\Access\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenQuery]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~2\ART\Office\msaccess.exe /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenQuery]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MI1933~1\Office12\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenQuery]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office10\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenQuery]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MI3369~1\Office12\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenQuery]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.Query.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MICROS~2\Art\Office10\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenQuery]

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a maq Query Shortcut is a special file format by Microsoft Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with MAQ files

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