Tips to open WXL file

Can't open the WXL file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WXL files as well as a list of programs that support WXL files.

WXL file extension

File Name WiX Localization
File Developer Microsoft Corporation
File Category Developer Files

The WXL file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WXL files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WXL file on each system platform.

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What is WXL file?

The WXL file has been categorized as Developer Files. It was designed by Microsoft Corporation. In addition to this file, the Developer Files category includes 1205 related files. WiX Localization appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The Windows Installer XML application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation.

How to open WXL file?

The main problem with WiX Localization is that the WXL file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open WXL, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WXL file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install Windows Installer XML

The first step is to check if the computer has the Windows Installer XML program installed. To do this, enter the name Windows Installer XML into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file WXL.

Programs to open WXL file

Remember to download programs supporting WXL files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of Windows Installer XML with WXL files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the WXL file to open in the Windows Installer XML application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Windows Installer XML application as the default for handling the WXL file.

Step 3. Update Windows Installer XML to the latest version

If, however, after binding Windows Installer XML with WiX Localization there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Microsoft Corporation page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WXL file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the WXL file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file WXL or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected WXL files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the WXL files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular WXL file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft Corporation help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file WXL except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the WXL file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the WXL file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file WXL to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WXL file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.