Tips to open OSU file
Can't open the OSU file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open OSU files as well as a list of programs that support OSU files.
OSU file extension
| File Name |
Osu! Script |
| File Developer |
peppy |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The OSU file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the OSU files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the OSU file on each system platform.
What is OSU file?
The file in the OSU format belongs to the Game Files category. The author of this format is peppy. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. Osu! Script is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Windows Notepad to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the OSU file. The Text editor, osu! programs will also handle the file when the Windows Notepad program does not fulfill its role.
How to open OSU file?
The main problem with Osu! Script is that the OSU file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file OSU to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the OSU 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 Windows Notepad
The first step is to check if the computer has the Windows Notepad program installed. To do this, enter the name Windows Notepad into the 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 OSU.
Programs to open OSU file
Remember to download programs supporting OSU files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Windows Notepad with OSU files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the OSU file to open in the Windows Notepad 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the OSU file with the Windows Notepad application.
Step 3. Update Windows Notepad to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Windows Notepad program with the Osu! Script 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 OSU file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the OSU file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 OSU file. However, remember that not every infected OSU file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the OSU 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair OSU file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact peppy
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted OSU files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the OSU file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file OSU to close. However, some background programs may block the OSU file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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