File Extension Library


.DEVICEMETADATA-MS File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: System Files

What are .DEVICEMETADATA-MS files and how to open them?

Can't open .DEVICEMETADATA-MS 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 .DEVICEMETADATA-MS file.

What is a .DEVICEMETADATA-MS file extension?

.DEVICEMETADATA-MS file extension is created by Microsoft. .DEVICEMETADATA-MS has been classified as System Files.

.DEVICEMETADATA-MS is Device Metadata Package

A DEVICEMETADATA-MS file is a package used by the Windows operating system (OS). It contains .XML files that store metadata about a physical device connected to Windows, such as a printer, mouse, flash drive, or keyboard. DEVICEMETADATA-MS files may also include an .ICO file, which is the icon of the device.

DEVICEMETADATA-MS files were introduced in Windows 7. The packages are compressed cabinet files and are named with globally unique identifiers (GUIDs) to distinguish each device.

You most likely will never come across a DEVICEMETADATA-MS file. However, you most likely have seen the information stored in the file. One prominent place you will see the information is in the Windows Control Panel, which displays the icons and information about devices connected to the computer.

DEVICEMETADATA-MS files commonly include the following contents:

  • PackageInfo.xml
  • "DeviceInformation" folder - Contains the DeviceInfo.xml file and DeviceIcon.ico file.
  • "WindowsInformation" folder - Contains the WindowsInfo.xml file.
  • "SoftwareInformation" folder - Contains the SoftwareInfo.xml file.
Common DEVICEMETADATA-MS Filenames

[globally unique identifier].automaticDestinations-ms - Every DEVICEMETADATA-MS file is named with a globally unique identifier to warn users to not modify the file.

List of all softwares that can open the Device Metadata Package
Windows
Microsoft Windows

How to fix problems with .DEVICEMETADATA-MS files

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