MSC File Extension

The MSC file extension was created by Microsoft and is also known as the Microsoft Management Console Snap-in Control File. MSC is classified as a System Files and This file is saved in an XML format. You can view the XML structure and contents of the file in a text editor<\/a>. You can open MSC files in MOPEKS program.

Microsoft Management Console Snap-in Control File Type

Microsoft Management Console Snap-in Control File Type
Extension .msc
Developer Microsoft
Popularity 5.0 (1 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program MOPEKS
Category System Files
Format XML
Updated 6/1/2025

What is a MSC File Type?

System administrators routinely use Snap-ins for device management, disk defragmentation, and system event monitoring. The customized version-ins can be developed with the programming interface MMC (API) which is published by Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) .MMC is included in the Windows operating systems from Windows 2000. The following shortcuts are available in Control Panel → Tools d' admin.

Free Online MSC Tools & Apps

Access powerful and secure free online MSC tools to convert, view, edit, merge, split, and compare MSC files — all without installing any software. Our tools support the .MSC (Microsoft Management Console Snap-in Control File) file extension and run smoothly in any modern browser.

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MSC Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Microsoft Management Console Snap-in Control File .MSC=10953 File Extensions while opening the .MSC=10953 files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open MSC Files?

  1. You must have supported software programs installed for Microsoft Management Console Snap-in Control File on your system such as MOPEKS.
  2. Associate default Mopeks MOPEKS program for *.msc (Microsoft Management Console Snap-in Control File) files.

    Associate MSC Default Program on Windows
    1. Right-click a *.MSC (e.g example.msc) file and click Open With.
    2. In the Open with dialog box, click Mopeks MOPEKS program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
    3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .msc files.

    Associate MSC Default Program on MacOs
    1. Click *.MSC (e.g example.msc) file and click information -> Open With.
    2. In the programs list, click Mopeks MOPEKS program Or other appropriate program that you want.
    3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
    4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .MOPEKS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related MSC File Extensions

MSC default file extension is .MSC and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for MSC File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the MSC files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open MSC File on Windows

Software License Developer
MOPEKS image. MOPEKS 000 for Windows Free MOPEKS
MuseScore image. MuseScore 1 for Windows Open Source MuseScore

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MuseScore image. MuseScore 1 for MacOs Open Source MuseScore

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MuseScore image. MuseScore 1 for Linux Open Source MuseScore

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About Licensing

  1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
  2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
  3. Free+ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
  4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
  5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

MSC file extension icon image.About MSC - Microsoft Management Console Snap-in Control File

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Updated 6/1/2025