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.

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