How do I open an .aspx file?

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I have just downloaded an .aspx file. Windows 7 doesn't know how to open. How can I open it?

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An .ASPX file is a collection of processing routines written in Visual Basic Script. They are typically run from a web server or similar calling program by passing parameters into one or more of the routines.

If you try double-clicking the file, you are attempting to run it. When run out-of-context, e.g. not from a calling program, the .ASPX file can do nothing but damage.

If you want to see the underlying script commands, right click it and select Edit. The file should open in Notepad and you should be able to read the code.

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Anonymous

2015-10-21T10:33:35+00:00

Right click file, left click Properties, then under the General heading change the file name from xxx.asp x to something else, like bill.PDF. Save then open file.

This worked for me! Thanks!
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Anonymous

2015-10-15T21:31:25+00:00

these "helpers are a bunch of ****, thinking they know it yet know jack ****
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Anonymous

2015-10-01T02:25:33+00:00

This worked for me, too. Actually, I right-clicked on the file, chose "Open With". Windows 10 gave me some options, including "Other options". I choose Acrobat and was immediately able to open it as a .pdf file.
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Anonymous

2015-09-04T04:29:01+00:00

You the man!!! Perfect!!! Now I can go to SeaWorld!!! Yea!!!
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