File extension MANIFEST
| File type | Manifest Format |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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What is a MANIFEST file?
File with a .MANIFEST filename extension contains data in XML format, specific for Windows OS applications, like MANIFEST or package content, used during configuration and implementation of application in Microsoft Windows - ClickOnce and Common Language Runtime CLR technology. It is used mainly by programmers, filename extension is often compiled with the .EXE.MANIFEST executive file name.
MANIFEST files are usually hidden for users, however, if they are noticed in the installation directory, it is advised not to modify their content, as it may disturb functioning of the software. In order to achieve software’s faster access to the parameters of a given application contained within the MANIFEST files, they are often compiled to files with the .CDF-MS filename extension, which can be found along these files in the application’s directory.
Program(s) that can open the .MANIFEST file
Mac OS
Linux
How to open MANIFEST files
If you cannot open the MANIFEST file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports MANIFEST among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the MANIFEST file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the MANIFEST format files
The inability to open and operate the MANIFEST file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the Manifest Format file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a MANIFEST file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the MANIFEST file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the MANIFEST from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the MANIFEST format
- The MANIFEST file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the MANIFEST file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a MANIFEST file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the MANIFEST file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the MANIFEST file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the MANIFEST file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
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How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.MANIFEST) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected MANIFEST file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the MANIFEST file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. MANIFEST) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.