Opening an MC2 File

The MC2 file type is primarily associated with MasterCook.

MC2File Extension MC2
File extension: MC2
File type:  binary data file

What is an MC2 file

MC2 files mostly belong to MasterCook. MC2 files are mostly known as MasterCook cookbook files used to store and manage recipe data. These files use a custom binary format to organize recipes, ingredients, instructions, and related information.
They are created by the MasterCook application and are best opened with the original software.
In some cases, an MC2 file may be used as a Windows icon, sometimes connected with the Minecraft icon file format.
Key points summarized by FilExt.com:
  • Contains structured recipe data in a proprietary format
  • Primarily used by MasterCook software
  • Alternate use as a Windows icon file exists
  • For support, refer to the MasterCook website
  • FilExt.com tip: Use the official application to open and view the file to ensure data integrity.

    How to open MC2 files

    You need a suitable software like MasterCook to open an MC2 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 MC2 file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a MC2 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 MC2 files:

    1. MasterCook
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MC2 files are often referred to as MasterCook data files because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. Mastercook File by Sierra

    Technical Data for MC2 File Extension

    File classification:
    Data
    Related files:
    mcx, mcdb, ico, cur, mcx, mx2, lop, mlk, gc, mc3, png, bmp

    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: MC2000_File_assoc
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MasterCook\Program\Mastercook.exe %1

    ProgramID: MC2000_File_assoc
    EXEFile: C:\SIERRA\MasterCook 6\Program\Mastercook.exe %1

    ProgramID: MC2000_File_assoc
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MasterCook 7\Program\Mastercook.exe %1

    ProgramID: CastanetChannel.2
    EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Castanet Tuner\Tuner.exe


    an mc2 binary data file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with MC2 files

    • Associate the MC2 file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open binary data files. Because only the current version supports the latest MC2 file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available MasterCook update.
    • To make sure that your MC2 file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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