File extension MSC
| File type | Microsoft Management Console Control Format |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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What is a MSC file?
MSC is a so-called ‘snap in’ file, which stores data in XML. MSC format is used by Windows systems. MSC file are read by Microsoft Management Console service. MSC files allow quick access to many system administration tools, such as compmgmt.msc or diskmgmt.msc tools for computer management and disk management, respectively.
MSC files can be run via ‘Start’ menu by choosing ‘Run’ option or using command prompt. All MSC files can be found in ‘Control Panel’. Windows provides about 20 MSC files by default.
Program(s) that can open the .MSC file
How to open MSC files
If you cannot open the MSC file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports MSC among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the MSC file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the MSC format files
The inability to open and operate the MSC file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Microsoft Management Console Control Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a MSC file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the MSC file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the MSC from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the MSC format
- The MSC file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the MSC file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a MSC file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the MSC file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the MSC file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the MSC file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.MSC) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected MSC file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the MSC file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. MSC) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.