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How to open MOZ-BACKUP files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open MOZ-BACKUP file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate MOZ-BACKUP files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. MOZ-BACKUP File Extension
  2. 2. How to open MOZ-BACKUP file?
    1. 2.1 Install a program that supports MOZ-BACKUP files
      1. 2.1.1 Programs that can open MOZ-BACKUP files
    2. 2.2 Associate given software with MOZ-BACKUP files
    3. 2.3 Check whether no other errors related to MOZ-BACKUP files occur
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MOZ-BACKUP File Extension

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  • File type Mozilla Backup
  • File developer Mozilla Corporation
  • File category Backup Files
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How to open MOZ-BACKUP file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .MOZ-BACKUP files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports MOZ-BACKUP files

In order to open MOZ-BACKUP file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with MOZ-BACKUP extension.

Programs that can open MOZ-BACKUP files

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Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, MOZ-BACKUP files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on MOZ-BACKUP files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to MOZ-BACKUP files.

Step 2. Associate given software with MOZ-BACKUP files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting MOZ-BACKUP files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with MOZ-BACKUP files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open MOZ-BACKUP files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open MOZ-BACKUP files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the MOZ-BACKUP file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with MOZ-BACKUP extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the MOZ-BACKUP file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the MOZ-BACKUP file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on MOZ-BACKUP files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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