MSU File Extension

MSU file extension is created by Microsoft, also known as Windows Vista Update Package. MSU has been classified as Misc Files. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open MSU files in Microsoft Windows Update program.

Windows Vista Update Package File Type

What is a MSU File Type?

There are four elements to each MSU file.

You can manually extract the contents of an MSU file in the Windows command prompt.

Expansion -f: * example.msu "output _ directory.

You can manually install the update package by pressing the following command.

Exit _ directory\ example.xml.

Both example.msu and example.xml have the same filename prefix.

Earlier versions of the Windows operating system used .MSI files for the updates.

Free online MSU Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .MSU (Windows Vista Update Package) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to MSU, merge, split and compare the MSU files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

MSU Converter

Open MSU

Edit MSU

Compare MSU Files

Merge MSU Files

Split MSU Files

MSU Metadata Viewer

MSU Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the Windows Vista Update Package .MSU File Extensions while opening the .MSU files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open MSU Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Windows Vista Update Package on your system such as Microsoft Windows Update.
2. Associate default Microsoft Microsoft Windows Update program for *.msu (Windows Vista Update Package) files.
   
   

   Associate MSU Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.MSU (e.g example.msu) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Microsoft Microsoft Windows Update program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .msu files.
   
   

Related MSU File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for MSU File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the MSU 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.

Open MSU File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Sony Digital Voice Player 000 for Windows	Free	Sony Digital Voice Player
	Microsoft Windows Update 000 for Windows	Included with OS	Microsoft

Open MSU File on Mac OS

Open MSU file on Linux

Open MSU file on Web

Open MSU file on iOS

Open MSU file on Android

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About MSU - Windows Vista Update Package

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