.ASP File Type
File extension: ASP or .asp
Description: Active Server Page
Author of the .asp file extension: Microsoft
Category: Web files
Programs that use the .asp file type: Web browsers
Explanation of .asp file extensions:
The .asp file extension stands for Active Server Page. An ASP page is a server generated Web page that is based on ActiveX scripts. The Web server processes the code and then sends the resulting HTML code to the computer user’s Web browser.
Microsoft ASP.NET allows programmers and developers to create dynamic web applications
Typical problems associated with the .asp file extension:
One of the most common problems with .asp files occurs due to a problem with the scripting side preventing the page from displaying properly. When this happens, you’ll see an error page of some sort.
A common .asp error involves browsing a default web page without the proper permissions. This is addressed by Microsoft in their knowledgebase (http://support.microsoft.com/kb/255650/en-us).
Numerous .asp errors can occur for a variety of reasons.
Another common .asp problem occurs when you receive an infected .asp file. Your computer could become infected with spyware or computer viruses.
Solutions/Recommendations:
Because .asp files can become infected, it’s important to maintain a good security solution on your computer including anti-virus and anti-spyware applications.
Check Microsoft’s knowledgebase for specific solutions to dozens of .asp errors.
Run a registry cleaner to resolve many common .asp errors.
Associated links:
ASP.NET - http://msdn2.microsoft.com/en-us/asp.net/default.aspx
Microsoft Knowledgebase .ASP errors - http://support.microsoft.com/search/default.aspx?query=.asp+error&catalog=LCID%3D1033&spid=&mode=r&lsc=0
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