How do I open an .aspx file?

Anonymous
2011-03-30T21:08:26+00:00

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

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Anonymous
2011-03-30T22:27:11+00:00

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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  1. Anonymous
    2013-05-23T14:33:31+00:00

    To save the aspx file on your computer and view it as a PDF, you right click on the disk icon that appears when you move your mouse pointer to the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. That pops up a small menu with one option being "Save as". That pops up the screen allowig you to save the file as a PDF. My computer only gave me the options of saving as an aspx or "All other files". I chose "All other files" then added the extension of PDF to the file name. It saved the file as a PDF and I could then open it with Adobe Acrobat.

    Hope this helps.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-05-23T15:00:48+00:00

    It's been so long since I had this question that I can't remember how I ultimately resolved it.  However, I've saved the replies, especially this one, and will have it for future reference when the issue rears its ugly head again.  Thank you!

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-11-28T02:40:48+00:00

    Go into control panel - Default Programs - Associate a file type etc. - scroll down to "aspx" on the left.

    Top right "Change Program"  select "More Options" then "Acrobat"  Done! at least it worked for me.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-12-28T13:06:30+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.

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