Tips to open MSCX file

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

MSCX file extension

File Name MuseScore Music Score Format
File Developer The MuseScore Team
File Category Audio Files

The MSCX file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the MSCX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the MSCX file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 2
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is MSCX file?

The file in the MSCX format belongs to the Audio Files category. The creator of this file is The MuseScore Team. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. MuseScore Music Score Format is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use MuseScore to handle this file. This is a program created by Werner Schweer. There are also 6 alternative programs to handle the MSCX file. TextEdit, gedit, Windows Notepad, NotePad++ text editor will apply when it is not possible to use MuseScore.

How to open MSCX file?

The most common problem when using MuseScore Music Score Format is that a specific MSCX is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open MSCX, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the MSCX 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 MuseScore

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that MuseScore is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing MuseScore into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file MSCX.

Step 2. Create association of MuseScore with MSCX files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the MSCX file still does not use the MuseScore program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the MSCX file with the MuseScore application.

Step 3. Update MuseScore to the latest version

If, despite the association of the MuseScore program with the MuseScore Music Score Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Werner Schweer website or update the program from the application.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The MSCX file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the MSCX 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. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the MSCX file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected MSCX files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of MSCX file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged MSCX files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting The MuseScore Team, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file MSCX except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the MSCX file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the MSCX file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.