What's the RULESET File?

Writer:   |   Revised: December 05, 2018

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RULESET File Summary

File Extension RULESET has only one distinct file type (Visual Studio Code Analysis Rule Set format) and is mostly associated with a single related software program from Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft Visual Studio). RULESET files are traditionally categorized as Settings Files.

We have found RULESET files on the Windows operating system platform. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. The RULESET File Extension carries a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning that these files are scarcely found in most user's file stores.

To learn more about RULESET files and their associated software applications, please see the information below. Plus, we provide a basic troubleshooting guide to solve problems with opening RULESET files.

Low
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Importance

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2018

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Sorts of RULESET Files


Main RULESET Affiliation

.RULESET
File Format:.ruleset
Type:Visual Studio Code Analysis Rule Set

The RULESET file suffix is related to Visual Studio, an IDE (integrated development environment) from Microsoft. These files are generally coded analysis settings files which are created by Visual Studio.

Company: Microsoft Corporation
Function:Settings Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ruleset

Software Programs That Open The Visual Studio Code Analysis Rule Set:


Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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RULESET Demand


Top Windows Operating Systems

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)


RULESET File Complications


Troubles Opening RULESET Files

Missing Microsoft Visual Studio

You encounter an error message such as "%%os%% Can't Open RULESET Files" when trying to open your RULESET. When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Visual Studio missing in %%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 RULESET-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.


Outdated Microsoft Visual Studio

Sometimes your installed version of Microsoft Visual Studio won't support your Visual Studio Code Analysis Rule Set file. You will need to download a newer version of Microsoft Visual Studio if you don't have the right version. The primary cause of this problem is that your Visual Studio Code Analysis Rule Set file was created by a different (newer) version of Microsoft Visual Studio than what's installed.


Tip: Investigate your RULESET file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.


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


Other RULESET File Opening Causes

You can still experience errors opening RULESET files even with the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed on your PC. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening RULESET files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • Invalid RULESET file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry RULESET description
  • Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the RULESET format
  • Your RULESET can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • RULESET file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Device drivers for RULESET-related hardware are out-of-date
  • Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Visual Studio Code Analysis Rule Set file successfully

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