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.VSCT File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft
  • Category: Developer Files
  • Format: XML

What are .VSCT files and how to open them?

Can't open .VSCT 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 .VSCT file.

What is a .VSCT file extension?

.VSCT file extension is created by Microsoft. .VSCT has been classified as Developer Files. The format of .VSCT file is XML.

.VSCT is Visual Studio Command Table

File created by Microsoft Visual Studio, a Microsoft SDK; contains metadata about the isolated shell application in Visual Studio; organized by XML tags representing commands, command groups, menus, command placement, and bitmaps.

VSCT files enables you to configure which application groups and individual commands are available in the application. Most commands and groups are included by default, if you want to remove any, uncomment the specific command or group. Commands appear as <Define name="No_WindowListCommand"/>.

To create a VSCT file:

  • In Visual Studio, select File → New → File.
  • In the "Templates" pane, select XML File → Open.
  • Select View → Properties Window to show the properties of the .XML file.
  • In the "Properties" window, click Browse on the Schemas property.
  • Select vsct.xsd from the list of XSD schemas. If it's not in the list, select Add and locate your file, click OK.
  • Type <CommandTable, press TAB and then type >. This will create a basic VSCT file.

    • List of all softwares that can open the Visual Studio Command Table
    Windows
    Microsoft Visual Studio 2017

    How to fix problems with .VSCT files

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