APPCONTENT-MS File: What is it?

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APPCONTENT-MS File Summary

File Extension APPCONTENT-MS has only one distinct file type (Microsoft Windows Application Content format) and is mostly associated with a single related software program from Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Windows 8). APPCONTENT-MS files are traditionally categorized as Settings Files.

We have found APPCONTENT-MS files on the Windows operating system platform. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. The main APPCONTENT-MS file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

If you would like to learn more about APPCONTENT-MS files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic APPCONTENT-MS file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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Varieties of APPCONTENT-MS Files


Leading APPCONTENT-MS Type

.APPCONTENT-MS
File Ext:.appcontent-ms
Class:Microsoft Windows Application Content

APPCONTENT-MS file is related to Microsoft Windows 8 and 10 operating systems. The APPCONTENT-MS file basically contains an application's content data.

Company: Microsoft Corporation
File Category:Settings Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.appcontent-ms

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Windows Application Content:


Microsoft Windows 8 by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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APPCONTENT-MS Usage


OS Popularity

Windows (82.33%)
Android (11.56%)
iOS (3.43%)
Macintosh (1.71%)
Linux (0.60%)


Sources of APPCONTENT-MS Problems


Common APPCONTENT-MS Opening Problems

Microsoft Windows 8 is Not Installed

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open APPCONTENT-MS Files" when trying to open your APPCONTENT-MS. Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft Windows 8 isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your APPCONTENT-MS because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens APPCONTENT-MS files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Microsoft Windows 8 Requires Update

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Windows 8 won't support your Microsoft Windows Application Content file. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Windows 8 (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of APPCONTENT-MS file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Windows 8 version on your computer can cause problems opening APPCONTENT-MS files.


Other APPCONTENT-MS File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Windows 8 installed, you can still experience difficulties opening APPCONTENT-MSs. If you're still experiencing problems opening APPCONTENT-MS files, there could be other computer problems. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • Invalid APPCONTENT-MS file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the APPCONTENT-MS file inside the Windows Registry
  • Microsoft Windows 8 or another APPCONTENT-MS application experienced a flawed installation
  • Your APPCONTENT-MS can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • The APPCONTENT-MS is infected with a virus
  • Hardware associated with APPCONTENT-MS has outdated drivers
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Microsoft Windows Application Content file successfully

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