MGO File Extension

What is MGO file?

Full format name of files that use MGO extension is MacGourmet Recipe Format. MacGourmet Recipe Format format was developed by Mariner Software. Files with MGO extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS platform. MGO file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The most popular software that supports MGO files is MacGourmet Deluxe. Software named MacGourmet Deluxe was created by Mariner Software, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and MGO files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support MGO file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support MGO files. Files with MGO suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with MGO extension?

Problems with accessing MGO may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with MGO extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with MGO files.

Step 1. Download and install MacGourmet Deluxe

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening MGO files is that no program that can handle MGO files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install MacGourmet Deluxe. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading MacGourmet Deluxe installed is by going to developer’s website (Mariner Software, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of MacGourmet Deluxe

If you already have MacGourmet Deluxe installed on your systems and MGO files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of MacGourmet Deluxe installed, it may not support MGO format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using MacGourmet Deluxe.

Step 3. Associate MacGourmet Recipe Format files with MacGourmet Deluxe

After installing MacGourmet Deluxe (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open MGO files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the MGO file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the MacGourmet Deluxe installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open MGO files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with MGO extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with MGO extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the MGO for errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper MGO file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the MGO in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the MGO is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the MGO file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. MGO file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the MGO file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with MGO extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run MacGourmet Deluxe

If the systems has insufficient resources to open MGO files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with MacGourmet Recipe Format files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with MGO files affecting older versions of given software.

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