PCP File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .pcp
Full Name Windows Installer Patch Creation Properties File
Developed by Microsoft Corporation
Primary Association Software Development
File Type Configuration File
MIME Type application/octet-stream
Binary Format Yes
ASCII Format No
Used for Patch package creation for software updates
Editor Orca (part of Windows SDK)
Can be Created Automatically Yes, by using specific software development tools
Can be Edited Manually Yes, with appropriate tools
Support for Digital Signatures Yes
Encryption Supported No
Main Use Case Creating patches for Windows Installer (.msi) packages
Compatibility Windows Operating Systems
Advantages Facilitates efficient update and patch management for Windows applications
Limitations Primarily beneficial only within the Windows ecosystem
File Structure Serialized
Standardization Yes, conforms to Windows Installer standards