MGP File Extension

What is MGP file?

MGP is a file extension commonly associated with Adobe Captivate MenuBuilder Data Format files. MGP file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS, Windows system platform. MGP file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The most popular program for handling MGP files is Adobe Captivate, but users can choose among 2 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Adobe Systems Incorporated developer not only will you find detailed information about theAdobe Captivate software, but also about MGP and other supported file formats.

Programs which support MGP file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open MGP files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. MGP files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 05/26/2020

How to open file with MGP extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening MGP files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Adobe Captivate MenuBuilder Data Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install Adobe Captivate software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening MGP files is that no program that can handle MGP files is installed on user’s system. The most obvious solution is to download and install Adobe Captivate or one to the listed programs: RECOIL. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support MGP files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Adobe Captivate installed is by going to developer’s website (Adobe Systems Incorporated) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Adobe Captivate

If the problems with opening MGP files still occur even after installing Adobe Captivate, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Adobe Captivate is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why MGP files are not compatible with Adobe Captivate. The most recent version of Adobe Captivate is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Adobe Captivate to MGP files

If you have the latest version of Adobe Captivate installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage MGP on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the MGP file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Adobe Captivate installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open MGP 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 MGP 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 MGP extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the MGP is not faulty

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 MGP file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The MGP may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the MGP is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the MGP file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the MGP file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the MGP file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the MGP file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Adobe Captivate MenuBuilder Data Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Adobe Captivate

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support MGP files. Close all running programs and try opening the MGP file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Adobe Captivate MenuBuilder Data Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle MGP files.

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