File Extension Database

Open VER File

File extension VER is most commonly found in Windows whose files are used to identify an application's version. Hence, the suffix VER is an abbreviation of the word VERSION whose content is unique on every release. Though there are also other programs like TurboTax Installed Version Record and SeeYou Airspace whose files are credited with the VER extension, the extension is more popular for use as version description. Depending upon the application that creates this extension, it can be accessed on different environments such as Windows and Mac.

A machine running with Windows operating system like the ever popular Windows XP and ME can contain several files bearing the VER extension. These files are mostly associated with system applications used by the operating system to perform various tasks. Among the tasks covered by these files is the one used by Internet Explorer when creating online connections. The phone.ver file is included with in Internet Explorer's Connection Wizard folder.

Some VER files contain simple information about an application's version. More complex files installed by third party applications can contain codes and commands that are then accessed by the program's main executable. To be specific, Microsoft Visual Studio contains files like ACTIVEX.VER and COMMON.VER which are used by their primary executables.

Despite being open for editing through the use of native applications, modifying these files is not advisable. These files are associated with other files in one way or another and any null value inputted on the file can result to undesirable performance of an application.

There are various applications that can be used to open VER files. Some of these applications are installed together with the operating system. This includes Notepad and Wordpad which are automatically installed on a system together with most Windows OS. Third party and native Microsoft applications can also be installed on a system to render these files. Installing versions of Visual Basic will allow a system to open VER files however it will be classified as a module.

What You See Is What You Get (WYSIWYG) applications like Frontpage and Dreamweaver can also be used to open these files. Other files bearing this extension can also be opened using a browser, but for viewing purposes only. Lastly, document authoring applications like Microsoft Word and OpenOffice Writer can also be used to open this type of file.

How Can I Open VER File on Windows

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

How Can I Open VER File on Mac OS

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

How Can I Open VER File on Android

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

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