What is the MSVC File Extension?

Author:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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MSVC File Summary

File Extension MSVC has only one distinct file type (Microsoft Visual C++ Compiler Makefile format) and is mostly associated with a single related software program from Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Visual C++). These files can be categorized as Data Files.

Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. MSVC files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about MSVC files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your MSVC file.

Low
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Sorts of MSVC Files


Dominant MSVC File Type

.MSVC
File ID:.msvc
Class:Microsoft Visual C++ Compiler Makefile

The compiler makefiles are special formatted files that work together with the make utility to held in the building and management of projects.

Programmer: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:Data Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.msvc

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Visual C++ Compiler Makefile:


Microsoft Visual C++ by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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MSVC Usage


Primary Browsers

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Sources of MSVC Problems


Issues Opening MSVC Files

Microsoft Visual C++ is Not Installed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open MSVC Files" when trying to open your MSVC. Customarily, this means that Microsoft Visual C++ is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the MSVC file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your MSVC, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Obsolete Version of Microsoft Visual C++

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Visual C++ installed that's incompatible with your Microsoft Visual C++ Compiler Makefile type. Download the latest Microsoft Visual C++ version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. The primary cause of this problem is that your Microsoft Visual C++ Compiler Makefile file was created by a different (newer) version of Microsoft Visual C++ than what's installed.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the MSVC file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening MSVC files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Visual C++ installed.


Other MSVC File Issues

Errors opening Microsoft Visual C++ Compiler Makefile files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft Visual C++ software installed on your computer. If you're still experiencing problems opening MSVC files, there could be other computer problems. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • File references in the Windows Registry for MSVC are wrong
  • Corruption of the MSVC file description inside the Registry
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the MSVC format
  • The MSVC itself is corrupted
  • Malware-tainted MSVC file can't be opened
  • Hardware related to MSVCs has device driver corruption
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Microsoft Visual C++ Compiler Makefile file successfully

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