PUBXML File Extension

What is PUBXML file?

PUBXML filename suffix is mostly used for Microsoft Visual Studio Publish Profile Format files. PUBXML files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with PUBXML extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. Microsoft Visual Studio is by far the most used program for working with PUBXML files. Microsoft Visual Studio software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about PUBXML files or the Microsoft Visual Studio software program.

Programs which support PUBXML file extension

The following listing features PUBXML-compatible programs. PUBXML files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 05/08/2020

How to open file with PUBXML extension?

Problems with accessing PUBXML may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with PUBXML extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the Microsoft Visual Studio

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports PUBXML files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the Microsoft Visual Studio developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Microsoft Visual Studio installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio

If you already have Microsoft Visual Studio installed on your systems and PUBXML files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Microsoft Visual Studio cannot handle files with PUBXML may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Microsoft Visual Studio.

Step 3. Associate Microsoft Visual Studio Publish Profile Format files with Microsoft Visual Studio

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate PUBXML files with latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the PUBXML file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Microsoft Visual Studio installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open PUBXML files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PUBXML file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select Microsoft Visual Studio and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with PUBXML extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the PUBXML for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the PUBXML file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The PUBXML may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the PUBXML is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the PUBXML file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the PUBXML file’s structure is intact

If the PUBXML file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the PUBXML file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Microsoft Visual Studio Publish Profile Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Microsoft Visual Studio

If the systems has insufficient resources to open PUBXML files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Microsoft Visual Studio Publish Profile Format files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle PUBXML files.

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