File Extension DEVICEMANIFEST-MS

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DEVICEMANIFEST-MS File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that DEVICEMANIFEST-MS files are associated with only a single known file type, the Microsoft Windows Device Metadata format, and can be viewed with the Microsoft Windows software package (developed by Microsoft Corporation). The DEVICEMANIFEST-MS File Extension are listed predominantly as System Files.

DEVICEMANIFEST-MS files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows operating system. DEVICEMANIFEST-MS files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

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

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Sorts of DEVICEMANIFEST-MS Files


Chief DEVICEMANIFEST-MS Description

.DEVICEMANIFEST-MS
File ID:.devicemanifest-ms
File Type:Microsoft Windows Device Metadata

The file extension is primarily related to the Microsoft Windows. The DEVICEMANIFEST-MS file stores device metadata as well as additional data relating to computer packages, multi-locale packages etc.

Organization: Microsoft Corporation
Class:System Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.devicemanifest-ms

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Windows Device Metadata:


Microsoft Windows by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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DEVICEMANIFEST-MS Popularity


Top Devices

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening DEVICEMANIFEST-MS Files


Common DEVICEMANIFEST-MS Opening Problems

Microsoft Windows is Not Installed

When trying to open your DEVICEMANIFEST-MS file, you get the error "Can't Open DEVICEMANIFEST-MS File Type". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Windows is not installed on %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: Another DEVICEMANIFEST-MS-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Outdated Microsoft Windows

It is possible that your version of Microsoft Windows isn't able to open your Microsoft Windows Device Metadata file due to incompatibility. Download the latest Microsoft Windows version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. 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 DEVICEMANIFEST-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 version on your computer can cause problems opening DEVICEMANIFEST-MS files.


Other Causes of DEVICEMANIFEST-MS File Opening Problems

Errors opening Microsoft Windows Device Metadata files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft Windows software installed on your computer. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening DEVICEMANIFEST-MSs. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • Invalid DEVICEMANIFEST-MS file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • The DEVICEMANIFEST-MS file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Corrupt install of Microsoft Windows or other DEVICEMANIFEST-MS-related program
  • File corruption affecting your DEVICEMANIFEST-MS file
  • DEVICEMANIFEST-MS file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Device drivers for DEVICEMANIFEST-MS-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Windows has inadequate resources to open your Microsoft Windows Device Metadata file

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