File Extension Library


.P7X File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Data Files

What are .P7X files and how to open them?

Can't open .P7X 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 .P7X file.

What is a .P7X file extension?

.P7X file extension is created by Microsoft. .P7X has been classified as Data Files.

.P7X is Packed Digital Signature File

File created by Microsoft Visual Studio, A Windows SDK; contains data, including a digital signature, to verify that the contents of the Windows Store application haven't been modified after they were digitally signed; held within an .APPX package file.

The P7X file is one of four main parts of an APPX package file:

  • App payload - App code files.
  • App manifest - App manifest .XML file.
  • App block map - App package XML block map file.
  • App signature - P7X file.
  • The P7X file will appear as AppxSignature.p7x in the subdirectory of the Windows Store application.

    Common P7X Filenames

    AppxSignature.p7x - Default name of the digitally signed file for each Windows Store application.

    List of all softwares that can open the Packed Digital Signature File
    Windows
    Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
    Windows Store Apps

    How to fix problems with .P7X files

    1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .P7X files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .P7X file format
    2. You need to check the .P7X file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)