What is the SNIPPET File Extension?

Reporter:   |   Edited: December 10, 2018

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SNIPPET File Summary

Our most recent information indicates that SNIPPET files are associated with only a single known file type, the Visual Studio IntelliSense Code Snippet format, and can be viewed with the Microsoft Visual Studio software package (developed by Microsoft Corporation). SNIPPET files are traditionally categorized as Developer Files.

We have found SNIPPET files on the Windows operating system platform. They are both mobile and desktop device friendly. With a Popularity Rating of "Low", these files are not very common to your average computer user.

Although there is a lot more to know about SNIPPET files, those are the most important details of these types of files. If you are having trouble opening these files, or would like more detailed information, please see our comprehensive information below.

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Sorts of SNIPPET Files


Dominant SNIPPET File Type

.SNIPPET
File Format:.snippet
Class:Visual Studio IntelliSense Code Snippet

Ordinarily, the SNIPPET files are IntelliSense Code Snippets in XML file format associated with the Microsoft Visual Studio. The Code snippets can be found in Visual J, Visual C#, and Visual Basic projects and are usually edited/opened using the Code Snippet Editor.

Created by: Microsoft Corporation
Class:Developer Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.snippet

Software Programs That Open The Visual Studio IntelliSense Code Snippet:


Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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SNIPPET Usage


Top Web Browsers

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening SNIPPET Files


Frequent SNIPPET Opening Issues

Microsoft Visual Studio Removed

When trying to open your SNIPPET file, you get the error "Can't Open SNIPPET File Type". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Visual Studio is not installed on %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the SNIPPET file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.


Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your SNIPPET, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").


Microsoft Visual Studio Requires Update

In other instances, your Visual Studio IntelliSense Code Snippet file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft Visual Studio. You will need to download a newer version of Microsoft Visual Studio if you don't have the right version. Your Visual Studio IntelliSense Code Snippet file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Visual Studio than what's currently installed your computer.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the SNIPPET file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Regardless, most of the SNIPPET file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed.


Other SNIPPET File Opening Causes

You can still experience errors opening SNIPPET files even with the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed on your PC. If you are still having problems opening SNIPPET files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Additional factors include:

  • SNIPPET file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Deletion of the SNIPPET file description from the Registry by mistake
  • Microsoft Visual Studio or another SNIPPET application experienced a flawed installation
  • Your SNIPPET can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
  • SNIPPET file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Hardware associated with SNIPPET has outdated drivers
  • Windows cannot load your Visual Studio IntelliSense Code Snippet file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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