.BROWSER File Extension

ASP.NET Browser Definition File

BROWSER files belong to Web Files category like 303 other extensions. Visual Web Developer supports BROWSER files, yet 1 other tool may also be used. BROWSER files can be found on any operating system...

General Information

Title .BROWSER File Extension
Extension .browser
Full Form ASP.NET Browser Definition File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type text/xml

File Function

Primary Function Define browser capabilities
Additional Functions Configure web applications, Adapt rendering

File Characteristics

Quality Text based
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Web Development Yes
Server-Side Applications Yes
Custom Browser Definitions Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Incorrect configuration
Best Practices Validate, Test changes

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release With ASP.NET
ASP.NET Version 1.0 (2002)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .config, .aspx, .asmx, .ascx

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft Visual Studio Free, Paid editions Windows, Mac
Microsoft IIS Free with Windows Windows
ASP.NET Framework Free Windows, Linux, Mac