File Extension Library


.VCXITEMS File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Developer Files

What are .VCXITEMS files and how to open them?

Can't open .VCXITEMS 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 .VCXITEMS file.

What is a .VCXITEMS file extension?

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

.VCXITEMS is VC++ Project Items File

A VCXITEMS file is a project used by Microsoft Visual Studio, a software development tool used to develop Windows programs and web applications. It contains one or more source code files, or items, that are referenced by multiple .VCXPROJ C++ projects in Visual Studio.

VCXITEMS files are not actual projects that can be compiled. They are only used to store items shared by actual VCXPROJ projects that can be compiled. You can add a reference to a VCXITEMS file by right-clicking the VCXPROJ project referencing the shared items in Visual Studio Solution Explorer and choosing Add → Reference → Shared Items.

List of all softwares that can open the VC++ Project Items File
Windows
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017

How to fix problems with .VCXITEMS files

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