File Extension Library


.TARGETS File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Developer Files

What are .TARGETS files and how to open them?

Can't open .TARGETS 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 .TARGETS file.

What is a .TARGETS file extension?

.TARGETS file extension is created by Microsoft. .TARGETS has been classified as Developer Files.

.TARGETS is MSBuild Targets File

Development file included with MSBuild, the project build platform for Microsoft Visual Studio; contains items, properties, tasks, and targets for common programming scenarios; may be referenced and imported by Visual Studio projects.

For example, the "Microsoft.VisualBasic.Targets" file defines the steps in the standard build process for a Visual Basic project. Other examples of targets files include "Microsoft.Common.Targets," "Microsoft.CompactFramework.CSharp.Targets," and "Workflow.Targets."

List of all softwares that can open the MSBuild Targets File
Windows
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017

How to fix problems with .TARGETS files

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