Types of MSCML Files

Primary MSCML File Association

.MSCML

File Format:	.mscml
File Type:	Media Server Control Markup Language file

Created by:	Cantata Technology, Inc., BEA Systems, Inc., Bluesocket Inc.
File Category:	Web Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mscml

Software Programs That Open The Media Server Control Markup Language file:

Media Server Control Markup Language file by Cantata Technology, Inc., BEA Systems, Inc., Bluesocket Inc.

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening MSCML Files

Common Problems Opening MSCML Files

Media Server Control Markup Language file is Not Installed

When you double-click your MSCML file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Media Server Control Markup Language file for %%os%% installed on your computer. 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 know of another program that can open your MSCML file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of Media Server Control Markup Language file is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Media Server Control Markup Language file file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Media Server Control Markup Language file (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of MSCML file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening MSCML files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of MSCML File Opening Problems

Although you might already have Media Server Control Markup Language file or another MSCML-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Media Server Control Markup Language file files. If you are still having problems opening MSCML files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid MSCML file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the MSCML file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the MSCML format
• Your MSCML file is corrupted (issues with your Media Server Control Markup Language file file itself)
• Your MSCML is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your MSCML file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Media Server Control Markup Language file format