Tips to open MS_ file

Can't open the MS_ file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open MS_ files as well as a list of programs that support MS_ files.

MS_ file extension

File Name Microsoft Windows Winhelp Compressed
File Developer Microsoft Corporation
File Category Archive Files

The MS_ file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MS_ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MS_ file on each system platform.

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What is MS_ file?

The MS_ file has been categorized as Archive Files. It was designed by Microsoft Corporation. In addition to this file, the Archive Files category includes 619 related files. Microsoft Windows Winhelp Compressed appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Microsoft Windows application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation.

How to open MS_ file?

An often recurring problem with Microsoft Windows Winhelp Compressed is that MS_ is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that MS_ files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MS_ file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Microsoft Windows

The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Windows program installed. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Windows into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open MS_ files.

Programs to open MS_ file

Remember to download programs supporting MS_ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Windows with MS_ files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the MS_ file to open in the Microsoft Windows application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the MS_ file with the Microsoft Windows program.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Windows to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Microsoft Windows program with the Microsoft Windows Winhelp Compressed file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the MS_ file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the MS_ file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our MS_ file. Sometimes virus-infected MS_ files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the MS_ file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular MS_ file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft Corporation help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted MS_ files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move MS_ to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the MS_ file again. However, some background programs may block the MS_ file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.