.MSP File Extension

MSP files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Windows Installer Patch

General Information

Title MSP File Extension
Extension .msp
Full Form Windows Installer Patch File
File Type Patch File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Deliver updates
Additional Functions Fix issues, Modify installations
Features Binary patching, Incremental updates

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on patch
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Limited, with tools

Use Cases

Software Maintenance Yes
System Updates Yes
Software Enhancement Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Malicious code, Unauthorized changes
Best Practices Signature verification, Trusted sources

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release With Windows Installer
Latest Version Varies with application

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .msi, .mst, .exe

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Windows Installer Included with Windows Windows
Orca Free Windows

Type 2: Microsoft Paint Bitmap Image

General Information

Title MSP File Extension
Extension .msp
Full Form Microsoft Paint Bitmap Image
File Type Bitmap Image File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type image/bmp

File Function

Primary Function Store bitmap image
Additional Functions Simple graphics editing
Features 1-bit monochrome

File Characteristics

Quality Low resolution
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Simple Graphics Yes
Icon Creation Yes
Legacy Systems Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, File scanning

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1980s
Latest Version Integrated in Windows OS

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .bmp, .dib

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Paint Free Windows
IrfanView Free Windows
GIMP Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 3: MaxScript Page File

To install a program patch, double-click the MSP file containing it. Advanced users can instead use the Msiexe /p command to install MSP files. MSP files have multiple uses - for Microsoft Paint image...

General Information

Title MSP File Extension
Extension .msp
Full Form MaxScript Page File
File Type Script File
Developer Autodesk
MIME Type text/plain

File Function

Primary Function Store scripts
Additional Functions Automate tasks
Features Editable, ASCII text

File Characteristics

Quality Text based
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

3D Animation Yes
Game Development Yes
Visual Effects Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Script execution
Best Practices Scan for malware

Historical/Version Information

Associated With 3ds Max versions
File Format Change Infrequent

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .ms, .mse, .mcr

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Autodesk 3ds Max Subscription Windows

Type 4: ClarisWorks Dictionary File

General Information

Title MSP File Extension
Extension .msp
Full Form ClarisWorks Dictionary File
File Type Dictionary File
Developer Claris Corporation
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store dictionary
Additional Functions Spell checking
Features Word list, Language support

File Characteristics

Quality Text-based
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable No

Use Cases

Word Processing Yes
Spell Check Yes
Custom Dictionaries Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Early 1990s
Latest Version ClarisWorks 5 (1998)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .cwk, .dict

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
ClarisWorks Discontinued Classic Mac OS
AppleWorks Discontinued Mac OS, Windows
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