File Extension Database

Open RGS File

RGS extension files are used as scripts within C++ Active Template Library (ATL) projects, Microsoft Visual Studio, Flexera InstallShield, and other development programs and software deployment platforms.

Therefore, the RGS extension is considered multipurpose, but with the same practical utility.

The RGS file contains code that creates the necessary records for software deployment with Windows.

Registry scripts saved in an RGS file are often embedded in DLL files, which are then used to add, remove, or alter the Windows registry when an application is installed.

Software for working with RGS files

Typical RGS 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 RGS mime types:

text/plain

Frequently used application names to open RGS files:

Microsoft Visual Studio 10.0
Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0

Frequently associated Windows objects:

VisualStudio.rgs.10.0
VisualStudio.rgs.9.0

How Can I Open RGS File on Windows

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

How Can I Open RGS File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open RGS File on Android

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

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

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