Opening an MCP File

The MCP file type is primarily associated with MPLab IDE.

MCP	File extension: MCP
	File type:	project file

What is an MCP file?

MCP files mostly belong to MPLab IDE by Microchip. MCP file extension is associated with the project files created using the CodeWarrior IDE owned by Freescale Semiconductor.

Main Use: CodeWarrior is an integrated development environment (IDE) compatible with macOS, Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Solaris operating systems and is made up of C, C++, Objective C, Pascal, Object Pascal, and Java compilers. CodeWarrior uses MCP to store development project-related data. These MCP files also contain references to the source code of the concerned project along with the related resource files and project-specific settings.
Other Uses: MCP file extension is also associated with the Spanish online TV streaming software, Megacubo. Megacubo uses MCP files to store IPTV (Internet Protocol television) channel data files. A single MCP file can consist of several MEGA files. Each MEGA file is linked to a distinct media channel that can be broadcast onto a computer. MCP files can be officially downloaded from the official Megacubo website. After installing the Megacubo software on a compatible Windows PC, the downloaded MCP files can be double-clicked to complete the installation of the MCP files. MCP files are also used by the object-oriented system, Amiga MUI (Magic User Interface) in the creation and maintenance of GUIs (Graphical User Interfaces). These MCP files save preference class or library information related to the Amiga MUI.

How can I open an MCP file?

You need a suitable software like MPLab IDE to open an MCP file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your MCP file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a MCP file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert MCP files:

MPLab IDE by Microchip
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. MCP files are often referred to as MPLab IDE developers because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
Capsule Application Script
Freescale CodeWarrior (classic project file) by NXP
CodeWarrior is an integrated development environment (IDE) designed to edit, compile, and debug software for several microcontrollers, microprocessors, and digital signal controllers - used in embedded systems. Built by Metrowerks, it moved to Freescale Semiconductor in 2004. and then to NXP after purchasing Freescale in 2015. C and C++ compilers are the focus of the tools, though versions of CodeWarrior have included Pascal, Object Pascal, Objective-C, and Java compilers as well. Older versions are known as the Classic IDE, but it was replaced later with pEclipse IDE. This file format is classified as Developer. Related links: Wikipedia CodeWarrior Page, Support, User Guide
Master Compiler
Master Compiler is a generic GUI (Graphical User Interface) for DOS-based compilers, created to make them easier to use. It allows users to specify required command-line options and helps them run the compiler in DOS - with the specified parameters passed to it. This program is obsoleted and discontinued. This file format is classified as Settings. Related links: Master Compiler info
MathCAD (printer driver) by PTC
Allen Razdow has developed Mathcad and released it in 1986. by his company Mathsoft - for making engineering and scientific calculations. Mathcad is a part of Parametric Technology as of April 2006. MCP file is used as a printer driver. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: MathCAD on Wikipedia, Support, Tutorial
Megacubo (package) by Megacubo
MegaCubo is a free IPTV player designed for watching, listening, recording, channel history keeping, channel bookmarking, etc. It is a TV and radio streaming application that contains a catalog of free streaming links. MCP files are used for channel installation and they are available on the Megacubo website. This file format is classified as Data. Related links: Help, Megacubo on Wikipedia
MSN Content Plus (compressed installer file archive) by MSN Content Plus
MSN Content Plus is a suite of custom MSN Messenger content enhancement tools and packs like - winks, emoticons, moods, backgrounds, etc. It uses an MCP file as a compressed installer file archive - which is really a renamed Microsoft CAB file. The MSN Content Plus is obsoleted and discontinued. This file format is classified as Compressed. Related links: MSN Content Plus info, MSN Content Plus article
MUI (class/library file) by SASG
SASG Magic User Interface (MUI) is an object-oriented toolkit, developed for AmigaOS by Stefan Stuntz - for the purpose of the creation and maintenance of graphical user interfaces. This file format is classified as Developer. Related links: MUI on Wikipedia, MUI history
MUSICompress (compressed audio file) by Soundspace Audio
Soundspace Audio MUSICompress is a fast, lossless audio encoding algorithm developed by Al Wegener. MUSICompress can compress audio without loss or with a user-specified amount of loss. It is a fast, lossless audio compression algorithm made for high-quality audio applications. This software uses a patent-pending algorithm that losslessly compresses digital audio recording and returns a bit-for-bit identical copy of the original after decompression. This application is obsoleted and discontinued. This file format is classified as Audio. Related links: MUSICompress info
NetMC Player (composed media multimedia file) by NETmc Marine
NetMC Player is a proprietary application from NETmc Marine used for viewing videos made on legacy NETmc Marine DVR Systems. This application is discontinued and no more available for downloading. This file format is classified as Video. Related links: User Guide for DVR NETmc MARINE systems
WaveZIP (compressed audio file) by Gadget Labs
Gadget Labs WaveZIP is a GUI lossless encoder/decoder that uses MUSICompress libraries for reducing the size of large digital audio WAV files. This application is obsoleted and discontinued in 2000. This file format is classified as Audio. Related links: WaveZIP info

MCP file format:

If you know the file format, you can also find out how to open or edit the file. A file format is determined by the file extension and signature, so JPEG images have the extension .jpg and the first bytes in the file are ÿØÿ. However, different programs can use the same file extension. Furthermore, a file extension can be renamed incorrectly and double-clicking on it will then display an error when it is opened. If there are problems opening a file, you must first determine the file format used. Below is our analysis of the MCP files:

MCP is not a commonly used file extension and includes many different file formats. But the following two file formats are common:

15% of all MCP files use the ZIP algorithm, the MCP file contains a number of compressed files. An MCP file can contain up to 170 files (mostly 2 - 163). If you'd like to see the images and files included, just rename the file extension to .zip and double-click. The files are 2 MB to 7 MB in size, with a median of 2 MB. The files contain the following words: eVe]f and Cmcp.Dam.xml. An example of a file name is Device_Application_Management_205.mcp. These files are often associated with management, application, device and prodb.
15% of all MCP files are MPLAB IDE Project files, which are using the popular config file format. A configuration file is used by computer software to store settings. It consists of a text-based content with a structure and syntax comprising key–value pairs for properties, and sections that organize the properties. These files are plain text, which means they can be viewed with any text editor such as Windows Editor, Nano for Linux, and TextEdit for macOS. MCP files are between 780 bytes and 3 KB in size. The files contain the following words: [HEADER], [PATH_INFO], dir_src=, file_version=1.0, magic_cookie={66E99B07-E706-4689-9E80-9B2582898A13}, device, dir_sin=, dir_bin=, dir_tmp=, BuildDirPolicy=BuildDirIsProjectDir and dir_inc=.

All other MCP files (70%) have different formats, often e.g. CodeWarrior Project, JetDB, DOC and GLWZB. These files sometimes refer to travelodge, cell or scada. Drag & drop your file here to see the file format and a preview of your MCP file!

Technical Data for MCP File Extension

File classification:

Developer

Related files:

mcpj, mcw, zip, ibk, mcpack, mcs, err, mpc, mop, hwl, exe, cof

Mime type:

text/plain

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: CodeWarrior_mcp
EXEFile: E:\CodeWarrior\bin\IDE.EXE %1

ProgramID: mcpfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MAGIX\mp3maker_2003_diamond\CD Cover Printer\cdprinter.exe notoc

ProgramID: mcpfile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\MAGIX\Video_deLuxe_2006_PLUS\coverlabel\cdprinter.exe notoc

ProgramID: Microchip MPLAB.Project
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microchip\MPLAB IDE\Core\MPLAB.exe

ProgramID: Progetto WinCC
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\SIEMENS\WinCC\bin\WINCCE~1.EXE

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an mcp project file is a special file format by Microchip and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with MCP files

Associate the MCP file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open project files. Because only the current version supports the latest MCP file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microchip manufacturer website after an available MPLab IDE update.
To make sure that your MCP file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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