File Extension Database

Open TARGETS File

TARGETS extension files are cataloged as development files, included with MSBuild.

More about MSBuild

MSBuild is the project build platform for Microsoft Visual Studio.

MSBuild is a free and open source build toolkit for managed code and native C++ code and was part of the .NET Framework.

It is important to note that Visual Studio depends on MSBuild, however this dependency is not true in the opposite direction.

MSBuild, within Visual Studio, is part of an integrated development environment with which the developer can create and develop software projects, such as web and mobile applications, sites or web services in environments compatible with the .NET platform.

The TARGETS file contains elements, properties, tasks, and targets for common programming scenarios.

The TARGETS file can be referenced and imported by Visual Studio projects.

For example, the 'Microsoft.VisualBasic.Targets' file defines the standard build process steps for a Visual Basic project.

Software for opening and working with a TARGETS file

Microsoft Visual Studio

How Can I Open TARGETS File on Windows

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

How Can I Open TARGETS File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open TARGETS File on Android

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

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

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