All about DISCO Files

The DISCO file type is primarily associated with NET.

DISCOFile Extension DISCO
File extension: DISCO
File type:  Web Service Discovery File

What is a DISCO file

DISCO files mostly belong to NET by Microsoft Corporation. Use our "Online DISCO Text Viewer" below to analyze your DISCO file and to see all text it contains.

How to open a DISCO file

You need a suitable software like NET to open a DISCO file. You need a suitable software like NET from Microsoft Corporation to open a DISCO file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your DISCO file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a DISCO file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Can't Open Your .DISCO File? Try These Steps

Since .DISCO files come from different programs, they aren't universally openable.

  1. Identify the Source: If received from a web developer or server workflow, it is likely a Web Service Discovery File for Microsoft .NET.
  2. Check the Header: Inspect the first lines in a text editor or hex viewer.
    • <?xml indicates a standard XML web service document.
    • PK suggests a zipped archive.
  3. Use the Original Software: You usually need the original program like Microsoft Visual Studio or a .NET utility; if unsure, ask the sender.
  4. Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file here to detect the format, extract readable text or metadata, and preview it when possible.

Technical Data for DISCO File Extension

Program ID:
discofile
Related files:

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: discofile, AppName: Dreamweaver MX
EXEFile: Dreamweaver.exe

ProgramID: discofile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio .NET\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde

ProgramID: VisualStudio.disco.7.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio .NET 2003\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde

ProgramID: VisualStudio.disco.7.1
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Visual Studio .NET 2003\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe /dde

ProgramID: VCExpress.disco.8.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\VCExpress.exe /dde

ProgramID: VBExpress.disco.8.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\vbexpress.exe

ProgramID: VWDExpress.disco.8.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\VWDExpress.exe

ProgramID: VisualStudio.disco.8.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe

ProgramID: VCSExpress.disco.8.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\VCSExpress.exe

ProgramID: VisualStudio.disco.9.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\devenv.exe

ProgramID: VBExpress.disco.9.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\vbexpress.exe

ProgramID: VWDExpress.disco.9.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\VWDExpress.exe

ProgramID: VCExpress.disco.9.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 9.0\Common7\IDE\VCExpress.exe

ProgramID: VSTA.disco.8.0
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Microsoft Visual Studio 8\Common7\IDE\vsta.exe


a disco Web Service Discovery File is a special file format by Microsoft Corporation and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with DISCO files

  • Associate the DISCO file extension with the correct application.
  • Update your software that should actually open web service discovery files. Because only the current version supports the latest DISCO file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microsoft Corporation manufacturer website after an available NET update.
  • To make sure that your DISCO file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
  • Click here to open your .DISCO file online - secure, fast, and no downloads needed.
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