.MASSEFFECTSAVE 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 .MASSEFFECTSAVE file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

What is a .MASSEFFECTSAVE file?

Saved game file created by Mass Effect, a sci-fi role-playing game (RPG) where players complete missions as a starship captain; contains a saved game state stored as a Zip package; used to save and load in-game progress; saved to the BioWareMass EffectSave

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

There are several common causes for ".MASSEFFECTSAVE" file loss or failure. Some of them include:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may accidentally delete their ".MASSEFFECTSAVE" files while cleaning up their system or organizing their files.
  2. File corruption: ".MASSEFFECTSAVE" files can become corrupted due to various reasons such as hardware issues, software conflicts, or improper shutdown of the game.
  3. Game updates or patches: Sometimes, game updates or patches can cause compatibility issues with existing ".MASSEFFECTSAVE" files, leading to their failure or loss.
  4. Malware or virus attacks: Malicious software or viruses can infect and damage ".MASSEFFECTSAVE" files, making them inaccessible or causing them to fail.
  5. Storage device failure: If the storage device where the ".MASSEFFECTSAVE" files are stored fails or becomes damaged, it can result in the loss or failure of the files.
  6. Operating system issues: Problems with the operating system, such as crashes or errors, can lead to the loss or corruption of ".MASSEFFECTSAVE" files.
  7. Human error: Users may accidentally overwrite or modify their ".MASSEFFECTSAVE" files, leading to their failure or loss.

It is always recommended to regularly back up ".MASSEFFECTSAVE" files to prevent data loss and to take necessary precautions to protect them from potential causes of failure.

How to recover lost ".MASSEFFECTSAVE" 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 ".MASSEFFECTSAVE" file may be deleted.

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

Use programs for recovering ".MASSEFFECTSAVE" 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 ".MASSEFFECTSAVE" 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 ".MASSEFFECTSAVE" 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 ".MASSEFFECTSAVE" extension?

Looking for how to open a stereo mass Effect Saved Game image file file?

Programs that open ".MASSEFFECTSAVE" files

Windows
Electronic Arts Mass Effect
Electronic Arts Mass Effect 2
Gibbed's Mass Effect 2 Save Editor

Additional Information

  • File type: Mass Effect Saved Game

  • File extension: .MASSEFFECTSAVE

  • Developer: Electronic Arts

  • Category: Game Files

  • Format: Zip

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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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