Tips to open ASHX file

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

ASHX file extension

File Name ASP.NET Web Handler Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Web Files

The ASHX file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ASHX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ASHX file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is ASHX file?

The .ASHX file is a development file. Contains the source code of a web application written in C #. It supports the so-called handle - this allows you to download content from the server (whether page or file). The user does not receive the direct location of the resource on the server, but only the file itself. Additionally, you can use this method to program the download process by applying restrictions or displaying advertisements. This increases the security of the website and allows you to keep control of the downloaded content.

How to open ASHX file?

The main problem with ASP.NET Web Handler Format is that the ASHX file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open ASHX, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ASHX 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 TextMate

The first step is to check if the computer has the TextMate program installed. To do this, enter the name TextMate into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open ASHX files.

Step 2. Create association of TextMate with ASHX files

If, despite the installed application, the ASHX file does not start in the TextMate application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. 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. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ASHX file with the TextMate application.

Step 3. Update TextMate to the latest version

If, despite the association of the TextMate program with the ASP.NET Web Handler Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the MacroMates Ltd. website or update the program from the application.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The ASHX file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to ASHX 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 virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the ASHX file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected ASHX files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ASHX file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular ASHX file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ASHX files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move ASHX to a different directory.
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 you have to wait for the session to the file ASHX to close. However, some background programs may block the ASHX file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.