I cannot open a APPX file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with APPX files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening APPX will be resolved!
APPX File Extension
- File type Windows 8 App Package
- File developer Microsoft
- File category Developer Files
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What is a(n) APPX file?
The developer's file with the extension .APPX stores applications saved in binary format and distributed via a Windows store running on the Windows 8 operating system. Developers who want to sell applications through this portal, pack their programs using Visual Studio in a maximum of 2 GB .APPX files.
How to open APPX file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with APPX extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports APPX files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open APPX files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support APPX files
Step 2. Verify whether APPX files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports APPX files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with APPX files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support APPX files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open APPX files with the selected program.
Changing APPX file association in registry
File association for APPX files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check APPX file for other errors
- APPX file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening APPX files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected APPX file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For APPX files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
