If a file with the MPP extension is on your computer, then it is not a fact that you can open it. The fact is that a special program is used to work with this format, which is rarely found on devices of ordinary users. But in fact, the problem is not so serious. You can easily deal with it by reading this article.
Format description
Files with the MPP extension are created by the Microsoft Project program, which is designed to develop plans, account for resources, manage the budget and track the progress of a project. The average user is unlikely to need this utility.
In terms of features, the MPP extension is assigned to binaries containing a complete view of a Microsoft Project document. They store project plans, as well as other related information.
It is noteworthy that Microsoft Project, as part of the Microsoft Office software package, has never been included in it. Users who wish to use this utility are invited to purchase it separately.
Main program
As you probably understood: to work with the MPP extension, it is most logical to use the Microsoft Project application. If you are willing to pay for using this utility, you can go to the official Microsoft website and purchase it there. Otherwise, you can search for the hacked version.
Before you open the MPP extension, you will need to install Microsoft Project on your computer. To do this, just run the installation file, and then follow the prompts that appear on the screen.
After the program is installed, it is automatically associated with MMP files. You can open these documents with a double click without having to manually select an application to work with them each time.
Other options
Other programs that have nothing to do with Microsoft Project are associated with the MPP format. So, for example, this extension is used in:
- Musepack. Here, the MPP format is assigned to audio files having a high compression / decompression speed (compared to MP3). True, at the moment, this extension is used extremely rarely due to the loss of its relevance (it was replaced by MPC).
- MobileFrame Publisher. This program is used to create mobile applications, and MPP is the repository of one or more projects. On home computers of ordinary users, this utility is extremely rare.
Note that in advance to determine which of the above programs the MPP file belongs to, which got to your computer, it will not work. It is best to clarify this information with the person who sent it to you.
Possible problems
When working with MPP files, you may encounter some problems. Most often they occur in the following situations:
- The file has been corrupted. You can try to fix the problems by downloading the document again. Alternatively, you can download it from another source.
- You are trying to open the file in the wrong program.
- There is little space on the hard disk for working with an MPP document. This is an extremely rare case, but it happens.
In addition, always check MPP files with antivirus software. There is some likelihood that malware is disguised as them.