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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

Windows Vista Update Package File Type
Extension .msu
Developer Microsoft
Popularity 5.0 (63 Votes)
Mime Type mime-type/not.available
Default Program Microsoft Windows Update
Category Misc Files
Format Binary
Updated 12/1/2024

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 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.

Microsoft Windows logo image Open MSU File on Windows

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Sony Digital Voice Player image. Sony Digital Voice Player 000 for Windows Free Sony Digital Voice Player
Microsoft Windows Update image. Microsoft Windows Update 000 for Windows Included with OS Microsoft

MacOs logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MSU File on Mac OS

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Website logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MSU file on Web

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iOS logo image - FileProInfo.comOpen MSU file on iOS

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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.

MSU file extension icon image.About MSU - Windows Vista Update Package

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Updated 12/1/2024


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