Tips to open XUI file

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

XUI file extension

File Name Xbox 360 User Interface Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Settings Files

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

Operating systems
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What is XUI file?

The file in the XUI format belongs to the Settings Files category. The author of this format is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Settings Files category includes 1305 related files. Xbox 360 User Interface Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 2 alternative programs to handle the XUI file. XNA Game Studio, Microsoft Visual Studio will apply when it is not possible to use Microsoft Xbox SDK.

How to open XUI file?

The main problem with Xbox 360 User Interface Format is that the XUI file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file XUI to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XUI 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 Xbox SDK

The first step is to check if the computer has the Microsoft Xbox SDK program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Xbox SDK in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support XUI files.

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Xbox SDK with XUI files

If, despite the installed application, the XUI file does not start in the Microsoft Xbox SDK application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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 set the program to handle this type. 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 XUI file with the Microsoft Xbox SDK application.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Xbox SDK to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Microsoft Xbox SDK program, it is possible that Xbox 360 User Interface Format requires a newer version of the program.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the XUI file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file XUI or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover XUI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the XUI files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged XUI files.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file XUI 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 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. If possible, you can try to move the XUI file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the XUI file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.