Varieties of CSHTML Files

Main CSHTML Affiliation

.CSHTML

File ID:	.cshtml
Class:	ASP.Net Web Page

This file suffix is related to the Microsoft ASP.NET, a web application framework designed to develop Web apps. The CSHTML files basically contain C# HTML web pages used by Razor ASP.NET engine.

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
File Category:	Web Files
Location:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.cshtml

Software Programs That Open The ASP.Net Web Page:

Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

ASP.NET by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

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Understanding CSHTML Issues

Common Problems Opening CSHTML Files

Microsoft Visual Studio Not Present

Double-clicking your CSHTML file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open CSHTML File". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft Visual Studio installed for %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your CSHTML file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: When another CSHTML application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

Incorrect Microsoft Visual Studio Version

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed that's incompatible with your ASP.Net Web Page type. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio. This problem is predominately due to having a ASP.Net Web Page file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft Visual Studio than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the CSHTML file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening CSHTML files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed.

More Causes of Problems Opening CSHTMLs

Although you might already have Microsoft Visual Studio or another CSHTML-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening ASP.Net Web Page files. If you're still experiencing problems opening CSHTML files, there could be other computer problems. Additional factors include:

• File references in the Windows Registry for CSHTML are wrong
• Deletion of the CSHTML file description from the Registry by mistake
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the CSHTML format
• CSHTML file corruption
• Past or present virus infection has affected your CSHTML
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your CSHTML file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open ASP.Net Web Page files