File Extension Database

Open ASHX File

A file with the ASHX extension is an ASP.NET Web Handler file that often contains references to other web pages used in an ASP.NET web server application.

ASHX file functions are written in the C# programming language, and sometimes the references are so short that an ASHX file can end up being a single line of code.

Most people only encounter ASHX files by accident when trying to download a file from a website, such as a PDF file.

This is because the ASHX file references that PDF file to send it to the browser for download but doesn't name it correctly, appending it with the ASHX extension at the end instead of PDF.

Open an ASHX file

ASHX files are files used with ASP.NET programming and can be opened by any program that codes in ASP.NET, such as Microsoft Visual Studio and Microsoft Visual Studio Community.

Since they are text files, you can also open ASHX files with a text editing program.

It is important to note that ASHX files are not intended to be viewed or opened by a web browser.

If you have downloaded an ASHX file and expect it to contain information (such as a document or other saved data), there is probably something wrong with the website and instead of generating usable information, the server provided this file, which is usually be useless for most users.

As a final note, an ASHX file is not the same as an ASH file, which can be a Nintendo Wii System Menu file, an Audiosurf Audio Metadata file, or a KoLmafia ASH Script file.

Therefore they should not be treated equally, and each should have its own native application.

Software to open and work with an ASHX file

Microsoft Visual Studio
NotePad++
Geany

Typical ASHX application file locations:

"g:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde
c:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde
"C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe" /dde

Typical ASHX mime types:

application/xml

Frequently used application names to open ASHX files:

Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0
Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0

Frequently associated Windows objects:

VisualStudio.ashx.10.0
VisualStudio.ashx.9.0

How Can I Open ASHX File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open ASHX file is to find a ASHX file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ASHX file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open ASHX file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as ASHX file opener then try to search online for "ASHX viewer", "application to open ASHX file" or "open ASHX file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open ASHX file

How Can I Open ASHX File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a ASHX file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ASHX file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with ASHX file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as ASHX file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open ASHX file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open ASHX file then try to search for "ASHX viewer", "application to open ASHX file" or "read ASHX file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read ASHX file

How Can I Open ASHX File on Android

If you downloaded a ASHX file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded ASHX file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "ASHX".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "ASHX viewer", "ASHX file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open ASHX File on iPhone or iPad

To open ASHX File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the ASHX file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "ASHX". This way you can find apps which can open ASHX files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "ASHX viewer" or "ASHX file" online in your favorite search engine.

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