What's the PKGDEF File?

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PKGDEF File Summary

There is one file type associated with the PKGDEF File Extension, the Microsoft Visual Studio Shell Data format. According to our database, only Microsoft Visual Studio from Microsoft Corporation will enable you to view these files. The majority of PKGDEF files are considered Settings Files.

Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

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

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File Type Popularity
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File Status

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2018

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Types of PKGDEF Files


Primary PKGDEF File Association

.PKGDEF
Extension:.pkgdef
Classification:Microsoft Visual Studio Shell Data

The file suffix is related to Microsoft Visual Studio, an IDE for Microsoft Windows. The PKGDEF file contains configuration settings used for customizing an isolated shell program.

Developer: Microsoft Corporation
Kind:Settings Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pkgdef

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Visual Studio Shell Data:


Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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PKGDEF File Popularity


Top Operating Systems

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


Understanding PKGDEF Issues


Common Problems Opening PKGDEF Files

Microsoft Visual Studio Disappeared

When you double-click your PKGDEF file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Microsoft Visual Studio for %%os%% installed on your computer. You won't be able to double-click to open your PKGDEF because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your PKGDEF file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


Outdated Microsoft Visual Studio

It is possible that your version of Microsoft Visual Studio isn't able to open your Microsoft Visual Studio Shell Data file due to incompatibility. Download the latest Microsoft Visual Studio version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. Your Microsoft Visual Studio Shell Data file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Visual Studio than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your PKGDEF file and clicking "Properties".


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


Associated Difficulties Loading PKGDEF Files

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed, you can still experience difficulties opening PKGDEFs. Other PKGDEF opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These issues include:

  • Invalid PKGDEF file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Deletion of the PKGDEF file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Corrupt install of Microsoft Visual Studio or other PKGDEF-related program
  • PKGDEF file corruption
  • The PKGDEF is infected with a virus
  • PKGDEF-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Microsoft Visual Studio Shell Data file

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