Tips to open COVERAGE file

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

COVERAGE file extension

File Name Microsoft Visual Studio Code Coverage
File Developer Microsoft Corporation
File Category Developer Files

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

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What is COVERAGE file?

The file in the COVERAGE format belongs to the Developer Files category. The author of this format is Microsoft Corporation. In addition to this file, the Developer Files category includes 1205 related files. Microsoft Visual Studio Code Coverage is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use Microsoft Visual Studio to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation.

How to open COVERAGE file?

The main problem with Microsoft Visual Studio Code Coverage is that the COVERAGE file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file COVERAGE to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the COVERAGE 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. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft Visual Studio into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file COVERAGE.

Programs to open COVERAGE file

Remember to download programs supporting COVERAGE files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

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

If, despite the installed application, the COVERAGE file does not start in the Microsoft Visual Studio application, you must create a file association. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Microsoft Visual Studio application as the default for handling the COVERAGE 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 Microsoft Visual Studio Code Coverage requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.

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

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The COVERAGE file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to COVERAGE 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 COVERAGE file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover COVERAGE files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the COVERAGE 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 this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged COVERAGE files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft Corporation help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted COVERAGE 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the COVERAGE file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the COVERAGE file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the COVERAGE file again. However, some background programs may block the COVERAGE file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.