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.WINMD File Extension

File TypeWindows Metadata File

DeveloperMicrosoft
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File format categories include Binary, Text, XML, and Zip. The format of this file type has not been determined.

What is a WINMD file?

File created using the Microsoft Interface Definition Language (MIDL); contains metadata that represents the API for customized Windows Runtime components; written in the DLL file format but does not have to contain code like traditional .DLL files; its format is used by the .NET framework.

More Information

To create the WINMD file, use the MIDLRT compiler.

WINMD files are located in C:\Windows\System32\WinMetadata\.

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Programs that open WINMD files
Windows
Microsoft Visual Studio 2017
Updated 8/11/2017

About WINMD Files

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