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Basic information about ASHX file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension ASHX(*.ASHX or *.ashx), 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 ASHX file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the ASHX file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ASHX file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ASHX file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ASHX file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ASHX file?
  • How to open a ASHX file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ASHX file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ASHX file?
  • How to convert ASHX files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ASHX file format?


1.Detail information about ASHX file extension: ASP.NET Web Handler File

File type ASP.NET Web Handler File Category Web Files
Developer Microsoft File format Text
Description ASHX file is a ASP.NET Web Handler File developed by Microsoft. An ASHX file is a webpage that is part of an ASP.NET web server application. It contains references to other pages hosted on the web server that are sent to the user's web browser. ASHX files are processed by the server's ASP.NET HTTP Handler when a client web browser requests the page.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ASHX files

Windows
Microsoft Visual Web Developer
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Any Web browser
Any text editor

macOS
MacroMates TextMate
Any Web browser



How to convert ASHX files to another file format?

There are 2 records in our database eligible for ASHX files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve ASHX to another files conversion, you may use the option.



Can't open a ASHX 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.ASHX”。

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 ASHX extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support ASHX 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 ASHX 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 ASHX file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a ASHX 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 ASHX file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the ASHX 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.