File Extension Library


.MOF File Extension

  • Developer by: Desktop Management Task Force
  • Category: Settings Files
  • Format: Text

What are .MOF files and how to open them?

Can't open .MOF file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .MOF file.

What is a .MOF file extension?

.MOF file extension is created by Desktop Management Task Force. .MOF has been classified as Settings Files. The format of .MOF file is Text.

.MOF is Managed Object Format File

File created in the Managed Object Format (MOF) that describes Common Information Model (CIM) classes; defines textual descriptions of classes that are used by a provider to return data; commonly used to change Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) settings and to transfer them between computers.

MOF files are programmed in a language derived from the Microsoft Visual C++ syntax. They can can be compiled into the WMI repository using the program Mofcomp.exe. They typically are bundled with a corresponding .DLL file, which contains the skeleton code that returns the data defined in the MOF file.

The MOF file format and compiler were developed by the Desktop Management Task Force (DMTF).

List of all softwares that can open the Managed Object Format File
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How to fix problems with .MOF files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .MOF files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .MOF file format
  2. You need to check the .MOF file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)