OSC File Extension

What is OSC file?

OSC filename suffix is mostly used for Remote Installation Services Client Installation Wizard Format files. Microsoft Corporation defined the Remote Installation Services Client Installation Wizard Format format standard. OSC file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Mac OS, Windows system platform. OSC file belongs to the Settings Files category just like 1305 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular program for handling OSC files is Windows Notepad, but users can choose among 4 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theWindows Notepad software, but also about OSC and other supported file formats.

Programs which support OSC file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support OSC files. Files with OSC extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with OSC extension?

Problems with accessing OSC may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Remote Installation Services Client Installation Wizard Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Windows Notepad

Problems with opening and working with OSC files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with OSC files being present on your machine. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Windows Notepad or different compatible program, such as TextEdit, Microsoft Windows, NotePad++ text editor. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support OSC files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Windows Notepad installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Windows Notepad and update if needed

If the problems with opening OSC files still occur even after installing Windows Notepad, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Windows Notepad is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Windows Notepad installed, it may not support OSC format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Windows Notepad.

Step 3. Associate Remote Installation Services Client Installation Wizard Format files with Windows Notepad

After installing Windows Notepad (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open OSC files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the OSC with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Windows Notepad installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open OSC files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with OSC extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select Windows Notepad and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with OSC extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the OSC file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the OSC file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The OSC may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the OSC is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the OSC file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the OSC file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the OSC file’s structure is intact

If the OSC file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the OSC file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Remote Installation Services Client Installation Wizard Format file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Windows Notepad

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support OSC files. Close all running programs and try opening the OSC file.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Remote Installation Services Client Installation Wizard Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle OSC files.

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