Open MSU file

MSU files: what are they and how do I open them?

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.msu file type #1: Standalone Package for Microsoft Update

Most msu files you find are installation packages for Windows Update. When these files are opened, the Windows Update service is activated and its content is installed.

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MSU file stands for Microsoft Update Standalone Package. It is a file format used by Microsoft to distribute updates for Windows Vista and later versions.

These files are used to install software updates, service packs, and patches to Windows operating systems. They can be installed manually by double-clicking the .msu file or using the Windows Update Standalone Installer (WUSA) tool.

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.msu file type #2: Blaise data

An msu file extension is related to the Blaise, a survey processing and interviewing system.

Further details:

The msu file extension is associated with Blaise, a computer-assisted survey processing and interviewing system, created by Statistics Netherlands. The MSU file stores some kind of data used by Blaise.

The Blaise software seems no longer developed and supported.

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What is the meaning of a file extension?

File extensions are characters that appear after the dot in a computer file's name. For example, the file "unknown-file.msu" has the file extension "msu". This is used to identify which program should open the file or what file type it is.
File extensions help you organize and manage files. They provide a quick and easy way to identify and associate the file type with the appropriate software.

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