File Extension Library


.SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: System Files
  • Format: Text

What are .SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS files and how to open them?

Can't open .SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS file.

What is a .SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS file extension?

.SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS file extension is created by Microsoft. .SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS has been classified as System Files. The format of .SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS file is Text.

.SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS is Windows Search Connector File

Saved search file created by Microsoft Windows; contains connection information for a remote location; used for connecting to Web services and remote storage locations; allows remote files to be browsed using the Windows Explorer user interface.

Search Connectors are installed on the user computer using an OpenSearch Description .OSDX file, which contains information about the remote service. After the OSDX file is opened, the SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS file is installed to the [user]\Searches\ directory and appears as a folder with a magnifying glass graphic. When you open the file, Windows opens an Explorer window with the contents of the remote location.

NOTE: Search Connector files do not display the ".searchconnector-ms" extension.

List of all softwares that can open the Windows Search Connector File
Windows
Microsoft Windows

How to fix problems with .SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS file format
  2. You need to check the .SEARCHCONNECTOR-MS file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)