Opening a MOB File

The MOB file type is primarily associated with Master of Orion III.

MOB	File extension: MOB
	File type:	game data

What is a MOB file?

MOB files mostly belong to Master of Orion III by Atari SA. MOB filename extension is mainly used to save Master of Orion 3 game data. Master of Orion 3 is a 4x strategy video game. MOB filename extension is also associated with video files downloaded from MOBTV through Media Player on Windows machines. MOB videos typically contain audio and video streams saved in a DRM-protected multimedia container. MOBTV (MediaCorp Online Broadband Television) was a subscription-based video service for Singapore-based users. Some Windows tablet devices also used MOB files to store device definitions. MOB filename extension is also associated with output files created by the Module Builder utility in AppManager, an enterprise level application management software. The information stored in such MOB files are typically answers provided by a subject matter expert.

How to open a MOB file

You need a suitable software like Master of Orion III to open a MOB 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 MOB file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a MOB 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 MOB files:

Master of Orion III by Atari SA
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MOB files are often referred to as Master of Orion III games because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Media Player (video) by Microsoft
Media Player is a multimedia playback and streaming software bundled with Windows operating system. Videos downloaded from MOBTV (MOB files) may be played with Media Player. This file format is classified as Video. Related links: MOBTV, xinmsn
Windows (device definitions) by Microsoft
Windows is a cross-platform operating system suitable for desktop, server, IOT, and mobile applications. Some versions of Windows for tablet devices store device definitions in MOB files. This file format is classified as System.

Technical Data for MOB File Extension

File classification:

Game

Related files:

mobi, mmob, moba, mobileconfig, vob, mdb, mov, upk, esm, chd

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: DUP5.Files
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Dragon UnPACKer 5\drgunpack5.exe

a mob game data is a special file format by Atari SA and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with MOB files

Associate the MOB file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open game data files. Because only the current version supports the latest MOB file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Atari SA manufacturer website after an available Master of Orion III update.
To make sure that your MOB file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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