File Extension Database

Open MSM File

MSM extension files can be used with a variety of applications and formats, some of them below:

Windows Installer

In this section, the MSM file is a Database that contains the configuration and installation properties of a specific software installer, of a Windows merge module.

Visual Studio includes merge modules, in MSM files, for each Visual C++ component licensed for redistribution with an application.

There are separate versions of the merge modules for each target platform.

When a merge module is compiled into a Windows Installer setup file, it enables the deployment of Visual C++ Redistributable files on that specific platform.

The MSM file includes files, resources, registry entries, and configuration information, which is often found within an MSI file.

MSM files are also called 'merge package files', since they are usually part of an installer package.

For this reason, MSM files should not be opened manually.

Multisim Circuit Design

In this second case, the MSM file is a circuit design created by Multisim, a Simulation Program Integrated Circuit Environment (SPICE), used to teach electronics theory and design and circuit prototyping.

More about Multisim

Multisim is industry-standard SPICE simulation and circuit design software for analog, digital, and power electronics in education and research.

Multisim integrates industry-standard SPICE simulation with an interactive schematic environment to instantly visualize and analyze the behavior of electronic circuits.

Multisim has an intuitive interface that helps teachers reinforce circuit theory and improve theory across the engineering curriculum.

It is also used by Researchers and designers to reduce PCB prototype iterations and save development costs by adding powerful circuit simulation and design flow analysis.

The MSM file contains a layout for an electrical circuit board, including location diodes, transistors, indicators, and power components.

The MSM file is used by the 2001 version of Multisim.

Multisim is characterized by renewing the use of the different extensions as new versions come out.

For example, the Multisim 7 version uses the MS7 file extension.

Software to open and work with a MSM file

Given these two possible applications for an MSM file, you must make sure of the type of format your file has, and then choose one of the following:

How Can I Open MSM File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open MSM file is to find a MSM file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MSM file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open MSM file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as MSM file opener then try to search online for "MSM viewer", "application to open MSM file" or "open MSM file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open MSM file

How Can I Open MSM File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a MSM file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a MSM file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with MSM file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as MSM file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open MSM file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open MSM file then try to search for "MSM viewer", "application to open MSM file" or "read MSM file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read MSM file

How Can I Open MSM File on Android

If you downloaded a MSM file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded MSM file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "MSM".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "MSM viewer", "MSM file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open MSM File on iPhone or iPad

To open MSM File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the MSM file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "MSM". This way you can find apps which can open MSM files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "MSM viewer" or "MSM file" online in your favorite search engine.

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