Tips to open FEATURE file
Can't open the FEATURE file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FEATURE files as well as a list of programs that support FEATURE files.
FEATURE file extension
| File Name |
SharePoint Feature Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The FEATURE file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FEATURE files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FEATURE file on each system platform.
What is FEATURE file?
The FEATURE file has been categorized as Developer Files. The creator of this file is Microsoft. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. SharePoint Feature Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The Microsoft Visual Studio application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs.
How to open FEATURE file?
The most common problem when using SharePoint Feature Format is that a specific FEATURE is not associated with the program. This causes the file FEATURE 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 FEATURE 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
In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft Visual Studio application 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. 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 FEATURE.
Programs to open FEATURE file
Remember to download programs supporting FEATURE files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Visual Studio with FEATURE files
If, despite the installed application, the FEATURE file does not start in the Microsoft Visual Studio application, you must create a file association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the FEATURE file with the Microsoft Visual Studio application.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Visual Studio to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft Visual Studio program with the SharePoint Feature 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 Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FEATURE file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the FEATURE file contents when downloading or copying. 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 FEATURE or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover FEATURE files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the FEATURE files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FEATURE file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file FEATURE 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move FEATURE 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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file FEATURE to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the FEATURE file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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