| Microsoft Management Console Control Format | |
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MSC is a so-called ‘snap in’ file, which stores data in XML. MSC format is used by Windows systems. MSC file are read by Microsoft Management Console service. MSC files allow quick access to many system administration tools, such as compmgmt.msc or diskmgmt.msc tools for computer management and disk management, respectively.
MSC files can be run via ‘Start’ menu by choosing ‘Run’ option or using command prompt. All MSC files can be found in ‘Control Panel’. Windows provides about 20 MSC files by default.
| .adm | Administrator Policy Template Format |
| .adml | Microsoft Administrative Language-specific XML Template Format |
| .admx | Microsoft Administrative XML Template Format |
| .aml | Microsoft Assistance Markup Language |
| .ani | Animated Cursor |
| .ann | Microsoft Windows Help Annotation Format |
| .aos | Archos Signed Encrypted Data Format |
| .asec | Google Android Encrypted Application Package Format |
