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Open LICENSE File

LICENSE extension files are used, as the name implies, as a user license for various purposes.

The most notorious, however, is the use of LICENSE as a binary file that contains runtime keys for licensed classes used in a Visual Studio .NET development project.

What is Visual Studio .NET?

Visual Studio .NET is an integrated development environment, which is also known as an IDE (Integrated Development Environment).

Therefore, it comprises a set of tools that can greatly simplify the development of web sites, applications, and services.

Visual Studio .NET has all the features you'd expect from an IDE, including auto-completion, code indentation, and error highlighting.

In addition, it can generate code automatically, allows you to drag and drop controls to a form, and provides working shortcuts that make it easy to compile and build applications.

The purpose of the LICENSE file is that it is referenced during the assembly process and is embedded in the program with the assembly linker (AL.exe).

Licensed classes are generated by the license compiler included with Visual Studio.

LICENSE files are created from the corresponding LICX files.

Software for opening and working with a LICENSE file

Microsoft Visual Studio .NET

How Can I Open LICENSE File on Windows

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

How Can I Open LICENSE File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open LICENSE File on Android

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

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

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