MBSA File Type

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MBSA File Summary

File Extension MBSA has only one distinct file type (Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer File format) and is mostly associated with a single related software program from Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer). Generally, these files are considered Data Files.

The MBSA File Extension can be viewed on the Windows operating system. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. The main MBSA file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

Interested to learn more about the MBSA File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens MBSA files, and other troubleshooting tips.

Low
Prevalence
1988
Ranking

/ 11690

Active

Importance

26

November

2018

Revised

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Types of MBSA Files


Leading MBSA Type

.MBSA
File ID:.mbsa
Class:Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer File

MBSA stands for Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer.The MBSA file is a file created by Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer.The MBSA file contains results, or a report, from a scan of the system and includes pass/fail status, needed critical updates, and other scan results.The MBSA file allows the report to be saved and reviewed during security audits.

Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:Data Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mbsa

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer File:


Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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MBSA Demand


Device Used

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening MBSA Files


Common Problems Opening MBSA Files

Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer is Not Installed

When you double-click your MBSA file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer is not installed on %%os%%. The typical path of opening your MBSA with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


Tip: When another MBSA application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.


Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer is Out-of-Date

In other instances, your Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer File file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer. This problem is predominately due to having a Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer File file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer than what you have installed on your PC.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your MBSA file and clicking "Properties".


Primarily, problems experienced when opening MBSA files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer installed on your computer.


Additional MBSA Opening Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer will resolve your issue. If you are still having problems opening MBSA files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • MBSA file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Deletion of the MBSA file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Defective install of a MBSA program, such as Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer
  • Your MBSA can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • Your MBSA has adversely impacted by malware
  • MBSA-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Windows cannot load your Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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