Tips to open ASPROJ file

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

ASPROJ file extension

File Name Microsoft Visual Studio Analysis Services Project
File Developer Microsoft Corporation
File Category Developer Files

The ASPROJ file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ASPROJ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ASPROJ file on each system platform.

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What is ASPROJ file?

The ASPROJ file has been categorized as Developer Files. The author of this format is Microsoft Corporation. In addition to this file, the Developer Files category includes 1205 related files. Microsoft Visual Studio Analysis Services Project appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Business Intelligence Development Studio application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use Microsoft Visual Studio in case Business Intelligence Development Studio cannot be used.

How to open ASPROJ file?

The main problem with Microsoft Visual Studio Analysis Services Project is that the ASPROJ file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that ASPROJ files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ASPROJ 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 Business Intelligence Development Studio

The first step is to check if the computer has the Business Intelligence Development Studio program installed. This can be achieved by typing Business Intelligence Development Studio into the operating system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open ASPROJ files.

Step 2. Create association of Business Intelligence Development Studio with ASPROJ files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the ASPROJ file to open in the Business Intelligence Development Studio application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ASPROJ file with the Business Intelligence Development Studio application.

Step 3. Update Business Intelligence Development Studio to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Business Intelligence Development Studio program, it is possible that Microsoft Visual Studio Analysis Services Project 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 ASPROJ file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The ASPROJ file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to ASPROJ files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the ASPROJ file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected ASPROJ files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ASPROJ file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair ASPROJ file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Microsoft Corporation
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted ASPROJ files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the ASPROJ 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. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.