Tips to open XSB file
Can't open the XSB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open XSB files as well as a list of programs that support XSB files.
XSB file extension
| File Name |
XACT Sound Bank |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The XSB file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XSB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XSB file on each system platform.
What is XSB file?
The file with the extension XSB is the Audio Files file type. The creator of this file is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. XACT Sound Bank is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The Microsoft XACT application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Microsoft Corporation. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the XSB file. The Referenced by various video games programs will also handle the file when the Microsoft XACT program does not fulfill its role.
How to open XSB file?
The most common problem when using XACT Sound Bank is that a specific XSB is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open XSB, 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 XSB 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 XACT
In this case, you should first verify that the Microsoft XACT application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Microsoft XACT into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file XSB with Microsoft XACT. Below you will find a list of applications that support XSB files.
Programs to open XSB file
Remember to download programs supporting XSB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft XACT with XSB files
If, despite the installed application, the XSB file does not start in the Microsoft XACT application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the XSB file with the Microsoft XACT application.
Step 3. Update Microsoft XACT to the latest version
If, however, after binding Microsoft XACT with XACT Sound Bank there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Microsoft Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the XSB file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the XSB file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the XSB file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover XSB files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the XSB file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular XSB file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted XSB files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move XSB to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file XSB to close. However, some background programs may block the XSB file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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