Understanding VSDISCO Issues
Troubles Opening VSDISCO Files
Missing Microsoft Visual Studio
Double-clicking your VSDISCO file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open VSDISCO File". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft Visual Studio isn't installed on your PC. The OS won't know what to do with your VSDISCO file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.
Tip: Another VSDISCO-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.
Microsoft Visual Studio Requires Update
Your DISCO Dynamic Discovery Document file is incompatible with Microsoft Visual Studio because you might have the wrong version installed. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio. The primary cause of this problem is that your DISCO Dynamic Discovery Document file was created by a different (newer) version of Microsoft Visual Studio than what's installed.
Tip: If you right-click on your VSDISCO file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.
Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening VSDISCO files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.
Other VSDISCO File Issues
In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Microsoft Visual Studio will resolve your issue. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening VSDISCOs. These issues include:
- VSDISCO file type Registry entries are wrong
- Unintentional removal of the description of the VSDISCO file inside the Windows Registry
- Defective install of a VSDISCO program, such as Microsoft Visual Studio
- Your VSDISCO can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
- VSDISCO file integrity has been compromised by malware
- Device drivers for VSDISCO-related hardware are out-of-date
- Too many applications are open on your PC to load your DISCO Dynamic Discovery Document file successfully
Quiz: Which operating system pioneered hierarchical file system (eg. file folders)?
That's Correct!
Multics was the first OS to support hierarchies of directories (eg. "Home" -> "Documents" -> "Work"). Nearly every modern operating system was heavily influenced by Multics.
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Multics was the first OS to support hierarchies of directories (eg. "Home" -> "Documents" -> "Work"). Nearly every modern operating system was heavily influenced by Multics.