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Basic information about VSTEMPLATE file

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

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


1.Detail information about VSTEMPLATE file extension: Microsoft Visual Studio Project Template

File type Microsoft Visual Studio Project Template Category Developer Files
Developer Microsoft Corporation File format N/A
Description VSTEMPLATE file is a Microsoft Visual Studio Project Template developed by Microsoft Corporation. VSTEMPLATE filename suffix is mostly used for Microsoft Visual Studio Project Template files. Microsoft Visual Studio Project Template format was developed by Microsoft Corporation. Files with VSTEMPLATE extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. VSTEMPLATE file format, along with 992 other file formats, belongs to the Developer Files category. The most popular software that supports VSTEMPLATE files is Microsoft Visual Studio. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theMicrosoft Visual Studio software, but also about VSTEMPLATE and other supported file formats.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VSTEMPLATE files

Windows		 Microsoft Visual Studio



Can't open a VSTEMPLATE 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.VSTEMPLATE”。

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 VSTEMPLATE extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the VSTEMPLATE 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.