I cannot open a MANIFEST 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 MANIFEST files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening MANIFEST will be resolved!
MANIFEST File Extension
- File type Windows Application Manifest Format
- File developer Microsoft
- File category System Files
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What is a(n) MANIFEST file?
The system file with the extension .MANIFEST stores data saved in XML format for installation and configuration of the program, which is a manifest of the program designed for Windows systems. Files appear only in temporary directories and should not be modified.
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How to open MANIFEST file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with MANIFEST 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 MANIFEST files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open MANIFEST files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support MANIFEST files
Step 2. Verify whether MANIFEST files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports MANIFEST files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with MANIFEST 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 MANIFEST 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 MANIFEST files with the selected program.
Changing MANIFEST file association in registry
File association for MANIFEST 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 MANIFEST file for other errors
- MANIFEST file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening MANIFEST files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected MANIFEST file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For MANIFEST 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.
