ASCX

Basic information about ASCX file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension ASCX（*.ASCX or *.ascx）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the ASCX file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the ASCX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ASCX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ASCX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ASCX file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the ASCX file?
How to open a ASCX file?
What programs do I need to open a ASCX file?
What programs help to create and edit a ASCX file?
How to convert ASCX files to another file format?
How to convert another files to ASCX file format?

1.Detail information about ASCX file extension: ASP.NET User Control File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert ASCX files
File type	ASP.NET User Control File	Category	Web Files
Developer	Microsoft	File format	N/A
Description	ASCX file is a ASP.NET User Control File developed by Microsoft. Web page that can be used as a component by other Web pages; for example, a navigation bar called "navbar.ascx" might be referenced by all pages within a ASP-driven website; a single change to the navbar.ascx file will change the navigation bar in all the other pages.
Windows	Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 Microsoft Visual Web Developer Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017
macOS	Adobe Dreamweaver CC 2017 MacroMates TextMate

Can't open a ASCX file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.ASCX”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the ASCX extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support ASCX file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of ASCX files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a ASCX file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a ASCX file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a ASCX file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the ASCX file is damaged.
Whether the ASCX file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the ASCX file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the ASCX file format is incompletely.
Whether the ASCX file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a ASCX file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a ASCX file.

If the ASCX file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.