VCPROJ File Type

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VCPROJ File Summary

There is one file type associated with the VCPROJ File Extension, the Visual C++ Project File format. According to our database, only Microsoft Visual Studio from Microsoft Corporation will enable you to view these files. Generally, these files are considered Developer Files.

VCPROJ files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows operating system. The Popularity Rating for VCPROJ files is "Low", which means these files are not ordinarily found on an everyday user's device.

Although there is a lot more to know about VCPROJ 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.

Low
File Type Popularity
4853
Ranking

/ 11690

Active

Mode

5

December

2018

Updated

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VCPROJ Types


Main VCPROJ Affiliation

.VCPROJ
File ID:.vcproj
File Type:Visual C++ Project File

Source code project file saved in XML format written in Visual C++, a component of Microsoft Visual Studio. VCPROJ files are used for saving the project during the development progress.

Company: Microsoft Corporation
File Category:Developer Files
Entry: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.vcproj

Software Programs That Open The Visual C++ Project File:


Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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VCPROJ Usage


Mobile Device Share

Samsung (28.86%)
Apple (21.83%)
Huawei (9.25%)
Xiaomi (6.74%)
LG (3.11%)


Sources of VCPROJ Problems


Troubles Opening VCPROJ Files

Microsoft Visual Studio Not Present

When you double-click your VCPROJ 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%%. The typical path of opening your VCPROJ with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.


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


Microsoft Visual Studio is Out-of-Date

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed that's incompatible with your Visual C++ Project File type. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio. Your Visual C++ Project File 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 VCPROJ file and clicking "Properties".


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


Additional VCPROJ Opening Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Visual Studio will resolve your issue. If you're still experiencing problems opening VCPROJ files, there could be other computer problems. Issues that aren't software-related:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for VCPROJ are wrong
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the VCPROJ file inside the Windows Registry
  • Invalid installation of a VCPROJ-associated program (eg. Microsoft Visual Studio)
  • The VCPROJ itself is corrupted
  • Past or present virus infection has affected your VCPROJ
  • Hardware associated with VCPROJ has outdated drivers
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Visual C++ Project File file

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