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Basic information about MOZ-BACKUP file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension MOZ-BACKUP（*.MOZ-BACKUP or *.moz-backup）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the MOZ-BACKUP file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the MOZ-BACKUP file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the MOZ-BACKUP file with their brief description and a list of programs that support MOZ-BACKUP file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the MOZ-BACKUP file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the MOZ-BACKUP file?
  • How to open a MOZ-BACKUP file?
  • What programs do I need to open a MOZ-BACKUP file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a MOZ-BACKUP file?
  • How to convert MOZ-BACKUP files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to MOZ-BACKUP file format?


1.Detail information about MOZ-BACKUP file extension: Mozilla Backup

File type Mozilla Backup Category Backup Files
Developer Mozilla Corporation File format N/A
Description MOZ-BACKUP file is a Mozilla Backup developed by Mozilla Corporation. MOZ-BACKUP is a file extension commonly associated with Mozilla Backup files. Mozilla Backup specification was created by Mozilla Corporation. Files with MOZ-BACKUP extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. MOZ-BACKUP file format, along with 619 other file formats, belongs to the Archive Files category. The most popular program for handling MOZ-BACKUP files is Mozilla Firefox, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. Software named Mozilla Firefox was created by Mozilla. In order to find more detailed information on the software and MOZ-BACKUP files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert MOZ-BACKUP files

Windows		 Firefox
SeaMonkey



Can't open a MOZ-BACKUP file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.MOZ-BACKUP”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the MOZ-BACKUP extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support MOZ-BACKUP file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of MOZ-BACKUP files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a MOZ-BACKUP file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a MOZ-BACKUP file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a MOZ-BACKUP file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the MOZ-BACKUP file is damaged.
  • Whether the MOZ-BACKUP file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the MOZ-BACKUP file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the MOZ-BACKUP file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the MOZ-BACKUP file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a MOZ-BACKUP file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a MOZ-BACKUP file.

If the MOZ-BACKUP file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.