Known PUBXML Files

Primary PUBXML File Association

.PUBXML

Extension:	.pubxml
Type:	Microsoft Visual Studio Publish Profile

The PUBXML file is a publish profile used by Microsoft Visual Studio. Microsoft Visual Studio is an IDE (integrated development environment) that enables users to develop apps for various platforms.

Programmer:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Data Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.pubxml

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Visual Studio Publish Profile:

Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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Sources of PUBXML Problems

Frequent PUBXML Opening Issues

Missing Microsoft Visual Studio

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open PUBXML Files" when trying to open your PUBXML. Customarily, this means that Microsoft Visual Studio 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 PUBXML-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Wrong Version of Microsoft Visual Studio is Installed

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed that's incompatible with your Microsoft Visual Studio Publish Profile type. Download the latest Microsoft Visual Studio 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: Investigate your PUBXML file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

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

Associated Difficulties Loading PUBXML Files

Assuming you have the right Microsoft Visual Studio version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening PUBXML files. If you're still experiencing problems opening PUBXML files, there could be other computer problems. Issues that aren't software-related:

• Invalid PUBXML file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Deletion of the PUBXML file description from the Registry by mistake
• Corrupt install of Microsoft Visual Studio or other PUBXML-related program
• Your PUBXML can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Past or present virus infection has affected your PUBXML
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your PUBXML file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Microsoft Visual Studio Publish Profile files