Known FORCE Files

Main FORCE Affiliation

.FORCE

Formatting:	.force
Class:	Microsoft 2005 And 2008 Visual Studio File

The file is utilized by Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and 2008 versions. It is blank and acts as a flag for Microsoft Visual Studio that a project will need to be recompiled. It gets deleted once the program is recompiled.

Created by:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Temporary Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.force

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft 2005 And 2008 Visual Studio File:

Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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Understanding FORCE Issues

Troubles Opening FORCE Files

Microsoft Visual Studio Removed

When you double-click your FORCE file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Visual Studio missing in %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your FORCE because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

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

Wrong Version of Microsoft Visual Studio is Installed

Your Microsoft 2005 And 2008 Visual Studio File file is incompatible with Microsoft Visual Studio because you might have the wrong version installed. If you do not have the proper version Microsoft Visual Studio (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. Your Microsoft 2005 And 2008 Visual Studio File file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Visual Studio than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Right-clicking on your FORCE, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Primarily, problems experienced when opening FORCE files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed on your computer.

Associated Difficulties Loading FORCE Files

Although you might already have Microsoft Visual Studio or another FORCE-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Microsoft 2005 And 2008 Visual Studio File files. If you are still having problems opening FORCE files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Issues that aren't software-related:

• Invalid FORCE file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry FORCE description
• Invalid installation of a FORCE-associated program (eg. Microsoft Visual Studio)
• File corruption affecting your FORCE file
• Malware-tainted FORCE file can't be opened
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your FORCE file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Microsoft 2005 And 2008 Visual Studio File file