All about MAV Files

The MAV file type is primarily associated with Access.

MAV	File extension: MAV
	File type:	View Shortcut

What is a MAV file?

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

How to open a MAV file

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

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What to Do When a .MAV File Fails to Open

Since .MAV files may originate from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

Identify the Source: Receiving this file from a database administrator or an office workflow strongly suggests it is a Microsoft Access View Shortcut.
Check the Header: Inspect the first bytes in a text editor or hex viewer.
- Readable text or XML implies a plain-text query or configuration.
- "PK" indicates a zipped archive.
- Unreadable binary data usually means a proprietary database shortcut.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required to open it; try Microsoft Access or Microsoft Office, and ask the sender if you remain uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview when possible.

Technical Data for MAV File Extension

Program ID:

Access.Shortcut.View.1

Related files:

av, wav, mkv, mp3, ldb, accdb, vbo

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.View.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Archivos comunes\Microsoft Shared\Access Runtime\Office10\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenView %1]

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

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.View.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\OFFICE11\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenView %1]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.View.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office\Office\MSACCESS.EXE

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

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

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

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.View.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office 2007\Office12\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenView]

ProgramID: Access.Shortcut.View.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Office2007\Office12\MSACCESS.EXE /NOSTARTUP /SHELLSYSTEM [OpenView]

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

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a mav View 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 MAV files

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