What's the MSH2 File?

Researcher:   |   Updated: November 26, 2018

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MSH2 File Summary

The MSH2 File Extension has one primary file type, Microsoft Shell Script File format, and can be opened with Microsoft Windows Shell released by Microsoft Corporation. The majority of MSH2 files are considered Developer Files.

Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. The Popularity Rating for MSH2 files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Although there is a lot more to know about MSH2 files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

Low
Prevalence
8370
Rank

/ 11690

Active

Mode

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2018

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Sorts of MSH2 Files


Leading MSH2 Type

.MSH2
File ID:.msh2
Group:Microsoft Shell Script File

Script written in Microsoft Shell, a task automation and configuration management framework for Microsoft Windows operating system.

Programmer: Microsoft Corporation
Division:Developer Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.msh2

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Shell Script File:


Microsoft Windows Shell by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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MSH2 File Popularity


File Extension Device Breakdown (desktop / mobile / tablet)

DesktopMobileTabletDesktop: 84%Mobile: 14%Tablet: 1%
Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Sources of MSH2 Problems


Common MSH2 Opening Problems

Microsoft Windows Shell Disappeared

If you attempt to load your MSH2 file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open MSH2 Files". Usually, this is because you do not have Microsoft Windows Shell for - installed. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens MSH2 files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Microsoft Windows Shell is Out-of-Date

It is possible that your version of Microsoft Windows Shell isn't able to open your Microsoft Shell Script File file due to incompatibility. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Windows Shell from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. Most of the time your Microsoft Shell Script File file was created by a newer Microsoft Windows Shell than what you have installed.


Tip: Investigate your MSH2 file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Windows Shell version on your computer can cause problems opening MSH2 files.


Other MSH2 File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Windows Shell installed, you can still experience difficulties opening MSH2s. Other MSH2 opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of - . These issues include:

  • MSH2 file references in the Windows Registry are broken
  • Deletion of the MSH2 file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Microsoft Windows Shell or another MSH2 application experienced a flawed installation
  • MSH2 file corruption
  • Malware-tainted MSH2 file can't be opened
  • MSH2-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Insufficient system resources to successfully open Microsoft Shell Script File files

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