File Extension Library


.ASAX File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Web Files
  • Format: Text

What are .ASAX files and how to open them?

Can't open .ASAX file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .ASAX file.

What is a .ASAX file extension?

.ASAX file extension is created by Microsoft. .ASAX has been classified as Web Files. The format of .ASAX file is Text.

.ASAX is ASP.NET Server Application File

File used by ASP.NET Web applications; contains program code that is used to respond to application-level events raised by ASP.NET or HttpModules; parsed and compiled at application runtime; used for handling events during application initialization and shutdown, as well as processing global exceptions and errors.

ASAX files are stored in the root directory of the ASP.NET application and have the name Global.asax. By default, any direct URL requests to ASAX files are rejected. Additionally, external users cannot view or download their source code.

NOTE: The Global.asax is optional in ASP.NET Web applications.

List of all softwares that can open the ASP.NET Server Application File
Windows
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Microsoft Visual Web Developer

How to fix problems with .ASAX files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .ASAX files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .ASAX file format
  2. You need to check the .ASAX file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)