Tips to open RESX file

Can't open the RESX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RESX files as well as a list of programs that support RESX files.

RESX file extension

File Name .NET Managed Resources Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Developer Files

The RESX file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RESX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RESX file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is RESX file?

The RESX file has been categorized as Developer Files. It was designed by Microsoft. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. .NET Managed Resources Format is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Microsoft Visual Studio to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 6 other programs. You can use TextEdit, Windows Notepad, Nvu, NotePad++ text editor in case Microsoft Visual Studio cannot be used.

How to open RESX file?

The most common problem when using .NET Managed Resources Format is that a specific RESX is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that RESX files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RESX file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Microsoft Visual Studio

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Visual Studio is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Visual Studio in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file RESX with Microsoft Visual Studio. Below is a list of programs that support the file RESX.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Visual Studio with RESX files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the RESX file still does not use the Microsoft Visual Studio program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Visual Studio application as the default for handling the RESX file.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Visual Studio to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Visual Studio program, it is possible that .NET Managed Resources Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RESX file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The RESX file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to RESX files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the RESX file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover RESX files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of RESX file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair RESX file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file RESX except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the RESX file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the RESX file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the RESX file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.