Tips to open ASP file
Can't open the ASP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ASP files as well as a list of programs that support ASP files.
ASP file extension
| File Name |
Active Server Page |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Web Files |
The ASP file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ASP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ASP file on each system platform.
What is ASP file?
The .ASP file is a server file, and more specifically a website written in ASP.NET technology. The .ASP file contains the website code. It is written in a special language and creates a web application in the form of a website. It is invisible from the browser level, as the page is generated at the browser request. It can therefore be adapted to the user's request. Allows the use of interactive content. The page is generated on the server, so it does not load the device's CPU.
How to open ASP file?
The main problem with Active Server Page is that the ASP file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file ASP to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ASP 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 Web browser
The first step is to check if the computer has the Web browser program installed. This can be achieved by typing Web browser into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file ASP with Web browser. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open ASP files.
Programs to open ASP file
Remember to download programs supporting ASP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Web browser with ASP files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ASP file still does not use the Web browser program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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 select the desired program. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ASP file with the Web browser application.
Step 3. Update Web browser to the latest version
If, however, after binding Web browser with Active Server Page there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ASP file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The ASP file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the ASP file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file ASP or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected ASP files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the ASP files changes over time. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular ASP file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file ASP 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. Copying the ASP file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the ASP file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ASP file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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