Opening a WEBSITE File

The WEBSITE file type is primarily associated with Internet Exploer 9.

WEBSITE	File extension: WEBSITE
	File type:	Pinned Site Shortcut

What is a WEBSITE file?

WEBSITE files mostly belong to Internet Exploer 9 by Microsoft. An improved version of URL site shortcuts, which introduce some interaction with the end-user

How to open a WEBSITE file

You need a suitable software like Internet Exploer 9 to open a WEBSITE file. You need a suitable software like Internet Exploer 9 from Microsoft to open a WEBSITE 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 WEBSITE file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a WEBSITE file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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.WEBSITE File Won't Open? Here is What You Can Do

A .WEBSITE file can originate from different programs and isn't universally openable.

Identify the Source: If created by a Windows user pinning a webpage, it's a Pinned Site Shortcut suggesting Microsoft Internet Explorer 9.
Check the Header: Open the file in a text editor or hex viewer to inspect the first bytes.
- [InternetShortcut] indicates a Windows URL shortcut.
- Readable XML/JSON suggests a web project config file.
- "PK" means it is a zipped archive.
Use the Original Software: The original program is usually required; try Internet Explorer, Microsoft Edge, or Notepad, and ask the sender if uncertain.
Use this Webpage: Drag and drop your file into our viewer to detect the format, extract readable metadata, and preview it.

Technical Data for WEBSITE File Extension

Related files:

web, url, zip, xnk, db, evtx

Mime type:

application/x-mswebsite

a website Pinned Site Shortcut is a special file format by Microsoft and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with WEBSITE files

Associate the WEBSITE file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open pinned site shortcuts. Because only the current version supports the latest WEBSITE file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Microsoft manufacturer website after an available Internet Exploer 9 update.
To make sure that your WEBSITE file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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