Tips to open X86 file

Can't open the X86 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open X86 files as well as a list of programs that support X86 files.

X86 file extension

File Name Microsoft Office Dynamic Link Library Format
File Category System Files

The X86 file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the X86 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the X86 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 2
  • 0
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is X86 file?

The file in the X86 format belongs to the System Files category. System Files consists of 323 similar files. Microsoft Office Dynamic Link Library Format appears on 2 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Microsoft Office to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the X86 file. The Microsoft Windows, Linux operating systems programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft Office program does not fulfill its role.

How to open X86 file?

The main problem with Microsoft Office Dynamic Link Library Format is that the X86 file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file X86 to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the X86 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 Microsoft Office

In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft Office application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft Office into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file X86 with Microsoft Office. Below you will find a list of applications that support X86 files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Office with X86 files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the X86 file still does not use the Microsoft Office program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the X86 file with the Microsoft Office program.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Office to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Office program, it is possible that Microsoft Office Dynamic Link Library Format requires a newer version of the program. 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 X86 file

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

The X86 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the X86 file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our X86 file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover X86 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of X86 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged X86 files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting , but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted X86 files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the X86 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the X86 file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.