File Extension Database

Open ASP File

ASP file extension is commonly associated with web based applications provided on a Microsoft IIS. It stands for Active Server Pages. Dynamic website under Windows platform uses this type of extension. This format is commonly used for websites running business-to-business solutions.

ASP is a server-side scripting language bundled with Microsoft's IIS. It can be used to connect to different databases such as MSSQL and MySQL as the backend technology. Files with this extension are mostly written with similar commands as of VBScript. These commands are embedded on a plain HTML page, but saved with an ASP extension. ASP scripts starts with <% and end with %> to distinguish it from the rest of the HTML code.

First release of this extension was with IIS 3.0 under ASP 1.0 in December 1996. With some limitations with applications developed under this extension, Microsoft decided to create ASP.Net with file extension ASPX, a more robust file type.

Since this includes Active Scripting it can be use for malicious intent. Objects of this extension can be coded to search for files on a host computer posing a threat as a spyware.

Web browsers including Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari and others are able to open this extension through request done from the servers. Other applications such as DreamWeaver and Frontpage can open this extension, but cannot execute embedded commands without installed servers.

Since ASP file is a text file you can open any ASP file using text editor. But it will be more efficient to edit ASP files using specialized software development tools like Visual Studio.

Typical ASP 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

Frequently used application names to open ASP files:

Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0
Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0

Frequently associated Windows objects:

VisualStudio.asp.10.0
VisualStudio.asp.9.0
XWeb.asp.12.0

How Can I Open ASP File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open ASP file is to find a ASP file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ASP 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 ASP 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 ASP file opener then try to search online for "ASP viewer", "application to open ASP file" or "open ASP file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open ASP file

How Can I Open ASP File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a ASP file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a ASP 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 ASP file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as ASP file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open ASP file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open ASP file then try to search for "ASP viewer", "application to open ASP file" or "read ASP file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read ASP file

How Can I Open ASP File on Android

If you downloaded a ASP 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 ASP 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 "ASP".
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 "ASP viewer", "ASP 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 ASP File on iPhone or iPad

To open ASP 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 ASP 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 "ASP". This way you can find apps which can open ASP 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 "ASP viewer" or "ASP file" online in your favorite search engine.