File Extension Database

Open MBF File

The MBF file is a backup file created by Microsoft Money, which is a program used to keep track of personal and business finances.

The MBF file is basically a backup of an MNY file in compressed or uncompressed format.

Because some MNY files may be large, it is necessary to save a backup copy of that file, and in turn, this MBF file can be converted to QIF files with Microsoft Money software.

It is important to note that Microsoft discontinued sales of Microsoft Money in mid-2009, and support for the software ended two years later, rendering this type of file obsolete.

Software to open MBF files

To open a file with an MBF extension it is necessary to have one of the following software packages:

Microsoft Money

How Can I Open MBF File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open MBF file is to find a MBF file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MBF file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open MBF file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as MBF file opener then try to search online for "MBF viewer", "application to open MBF file" or "open MBF file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open MBF file

How Can I Open MBF File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a MBF file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MBF file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with MBF file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as MBF file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open MBF file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open MBF file then try to search for "MBF viewer", "application to open MBF file" or "read MBF file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read MBF file

How Can I Open MBF File on Android

If you downloaded a MBF file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded MBF file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "MBF".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "MBF viewer", "MBF file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open MBF File on iPhone or iPad

To open MBF File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the MBF file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "MBF". This way you can find apps which can open MBF files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "MBF viewer" or "MBF file" online in your favorite search engine.

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