.MAS File Recovery

Have files been deleted due to a user’s error or software error? Have you formatted a disk by accident and need to know how to recover the files? Read our .MAS file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

What is a .MAS file?

Game file used by rFactor, a racing simulation game; stores the asset files for a racing track map and includes files for both the structure and the appearance of the track; can be modded to create custom tracks, but modding is only for advanced users.

What Are Common Causes of ".MAS" Files Lost or Failure?

There can be various reasons for ".MAS" files lost or failure. Some common causes include:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may accidentally delete ".MAS" files while trying to remove unwanted files or folders.
  2. Software or hardware issues: Issues with the software or hardware can lead to corruption or loss of ".MAS" files. This can include problems with the operating system, disk errors, or software conflicts.
  3. Virus or malware attacks: Malicious software can infect and corrupt ".MAS" files, making them inaccessible or causing data loss.
  4. Power outages or system crashes: Unexpected power outages or system crashes while working with ".MAS" files can result in data corruption or loss.
  5. Improper file handling: Improper handling of ".MAS" files, such as forceful shutdowns or abruptly removing storage devices, can lead to file system errors or data loss.
  6. File system errors: Errors in the file system, such as file system corruption or bad sectors on the storage device, can cause ".MAS" files to become inaccessible or lost.
  7. Incompatible software or file format changes: If the software used to open ".MAS" files becomes incompatible or the file format undergoes changes, it may result in failure to open or read the files.
  8. Human error: Human mistakes, such as accidental formatting of storage devices, improper file transfers, or incorrect file manipulation, can lead to ".MAS" file loss or failure.

It is always recommended to regularly backup important ".MAS" files to prevent data loss and to use reliable antivirus software to protect against malware attacks.

How to recover lost ".MAS" files?

Sometimes while working with a computer, laptop or other stationary or mobile devices, you may encounter various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures, even in spite of regular updates and junk cleaning. As a result, an important ".MAS" file may be deleted.

By no means should you think that the only way to recover a ".MAS" file is always to create it once more.

Use programs for recovering ".MAS" files if a file was lost after accidental or deliberate deleting, formatting the memory card or the internal storage, cleaning the storage device, after a virus attack or a system failure.

Programs to recover ".MAS" files

Looking for a way to get files back? In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard operating system tools, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

Follow the directions below:

  1. Download Hetman Partition Recovery, install and start the program.

  2. The program will automatically scan the computer and display all hard disks and removable drives connected to it, as well as physical and local disks.

  3. Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover ".MAS" files, and select analysis type.

  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

  5. To find a file you need, use the program’s interface to open the folder it was deleted from, or go to the folder "Content-Aware Analysis" and select the required file type.

  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

How to open file with ".MAS" extension?

Looking for how to open a stereo rFactor Track File image file file?

Programs that open ".MAS" files

Windows
Image Space rFactor

Additional Information

  • File type: rFactor Track File

  • File extension: .MAS

  • Developer: Image Space

  • Category: Game Files

  • Format: Binary

  • File types that use the extension .MAS:

    • rFactor Track File

    • MEGA Alignment Sequence File

    • Access Stored Procedures

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Author: Vladimir Artiukh, Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

Editor: Oleg Afonin, Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

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