Known WEBSITE Files

Primary WEBSITE File Association

.WEBSITE

File Ext:	.website
Category:	Internet Explorer Pinned Site Shortcut

A WEBSITE file is a pinned site shortcut created by the web browser Internet Explorer. It contains a URL and an icon file. WEBSITE files are used for saving and opening bookmarks and favorites.

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Web Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.website

Software Programs That Open The Internet Explorer Pinned Site Shortcut:

Internet Explorer by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening WEBSITE Files

Common Problems Opening WEBSITE Files

Internet Explorer Removed

If you attempt to load your WEBSITE file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open WEBSITE Files". If so, it typically means that you don't have Internet Explorer installed for %%os%%. The typical path of opening your WEBSITE 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 WEBSITE file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Internet Explorer Requires Update

In other instances, your Internet Explorer Pinned Site Shortcut file version may not be supported by your version of Internet Explorer. You will need to download a newer version of Internet Explorer if you don't have the right version. Most of the time your Internet Explorer Pinned Site Shortcut file was created by a newer Internet Explorer than what you have installed.

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

Regardless, most of the WEBSITE file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Internet Explorer installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading WEBSITE Files

Errors opening Internet Explorer Pinned Site Shortcut files can still occur even with the latest Internet Explorer software installed on your computer. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening WEBSITEs. These issues include:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for WEBSITE
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry WEBSITE description
• Corrupt install of Internet Explorer or other WEBSITE-related program
• Your WEBSITE can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Past or present virus infection has affected your WEBSITE
• WEBSITE-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Internet Explorer Pinned Site Shortcut file