VSMPROJ File Extension

What is VSMPROJ file?

VSMPROJ filename suffix is mostly used for Visual Studio Text Macro Project files. Visual Studio Text Macro Project format was developed by Microsoft. VSMPROJ files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. VSMPROJ file belongs to the Developer Files category just like 1205 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing VSMPROJ files is Microsoft Visual Studio. Microsoft Visual Studio software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about VSMPROJ files or the Microsoft Visual Studio software program.

Programs which support VSMPROJ file extension

Programs that can handle VSMPROJ files are as follows. VSMPROJ files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with VSMPROJ extension?

Problems with accessing VSMPROJ may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with VSMPROJ files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with VSMPROJ files.

Step 1. Install Microsoft Visual Studio software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports VSMPROJ 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 Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support VSMPROJ files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Microsoft Visual Studio installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Microsoft Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Microsoft Visual Studio and update if needed

You still cannot access VSMPROJ files although Microsoft Visual Studio is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed, it may not support VSMPROJ format. 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 Visual Studio Text Macro Project files with Microsoft Visual Studio

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate VSMPROJ files with latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the VSMPROJ file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Microsoft Visual Studio is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open VSMPROJ files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with VSMPROJ extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with VSMPROJ extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the VSMPROJ file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the VSMPROJ file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Verify that the VSMPROJ in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the VSMPROJ is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the VSMPROJ file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the VSMPROJ file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with VSMPROJ extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the VSMPROJ file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the VSMPROJ file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Visual Studio Text Macro Project file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Microsoft Visual Studio

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with VSMPROJ extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Visual Studio Text Macro Project file. It may be the case that the VSMPROJ files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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