Sorts of VCXPROJ Files

Principal VCXPROJ Type

.VCXPROJ

Formatting:	.vcxproj
File Type:	Microsoft Visual Studio Visual C++ Project

A VCXPROJ file extension is mainly related to Microsoft Visual C++, a Microsoft Visual Studio component used in developing software in C++. The VCXPROJ files contain project files in XML format.

Programmer:	Microsoft Corporation
Class:	Developer Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.vcxproj

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Visual Studio Visual C++ Project:

Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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VCXPROJ Troubleshooting

Issues Opening VCXPROJ Files

Microsoft Visual Studio Disappeared

If you attempt to load your VCXPROJ file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open VCXPROJ Files". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Visual Studio is not installed on %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your VCXPROJ with Microsoft Visual Studio, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: Another VCXPROJ-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Incorrect Microsoft Visual Studio Version

In other instances, your Microsoft Visual Studio Visual C++ Project file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft Visual Studio. Download the latest Microsoft Visual Studio version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This issue mainly occurs when your Microsoft Visual Studio Visual C++ Project file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Visual Studio than you have on your PC.

Tip: Right-clicking on your VCXPROJ, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Summary: Not having the right Microsoft Visual Studio version on your computer can cause problems opening VCXPROJ files.

Associated Difficulties Loading VCXPROJ Files

You can still experience errors opening VCXPROJ files even with the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed on your PC. Other VCXPROJ opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. Problems unrelated to software:

• Windows Registry VCXPROJ file paths that are incorrect
• Accidental deletion of the description of the VCXPROJ file in the Windows registry
• Invalid installation of a VCXPROJ-associated program (eg. Microsoft Visual Studio)
• The VCXPROJ itself is corrupted
• VCXPROJ file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Hardware associated with VCXPROJ has outdated drivers
• Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Microsoft Visual Studio Visual C++ Project file successfully