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Common Error Messages
Error Message: The MADS File is Corrupt
The only solution to a corrupt file, is to download a new copy, or to ask the sender to resend the file.
Error Message: Can't Find Software to Open the MADS File
This error is quite easy to solve. Simply right-click on the MADS file and select Metadata Authority Description Schema from the dropdown list to create a default file type association. In future, it should automatically open in Metadata Authority Description Schema.
Common MADS-Related Issues
Issue: You Don't Have Metadata Authority Description Schema Installed
You can simply download Metadata Authority Description Schema software. MADS uses Metadata Authority Description Schema by default. After you install it, the software should automatically associate itself with MADS files.
Issue: You Have Metadata Authority Description Schema Installed But It's Still Not Working
If you have Metadata Authority Description Schema installed and you still can't open the file, you should get in touch with the software developers for further assistance. See our chart below for who to contact:
| Software | Developer |
|---|---|
| Metadata Authority Description Schema | United States Library of Congress |
Issue: You Can't Install Metadata Authority Description Schema
If for some reason you can't or don't want to install Metadata Authority Description Schema, you could also search online for free software that uses MADS files. But, as a word of caution, please be careful as many free software downloads are infected with malware or bundled with unwanted software.
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