File Extension Library


.VSSETTINGS File Extension

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

What are .VSSETTINGS files and how to open them?

Can't open .VSSETTINGS 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 .VSSETTINGS file.

What is a .VSSETTINGS file extension?

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

.VSSETTINGS is Visual Studio Settings File

Settings file created by Visual Studio, a software development tool used to build Windows programs and other software; contains configuration information for the Visual Studio IDE, including settings for the editor, projects, debugging, fonts, colors, window layouts, and other display preferences.

VSSETTINGS files are used for sharing workspace settings. They can be exported and then imported into a different installation of Visual Studio. They are saved in an XML format.

To import or export VSSETTINGS files in Visual Studio 2010, select Tools → Import and Export Settings... and follow the instructions in the wizard that is displayed.

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

How to fix problems with .VSSETTINGS files

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