Tips to open XWB file

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

XWB file extension

File Name XACT Wave Bank
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Audio Files

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

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What is XWB file?

The XWB file has been categorized as Audio Files. The author of this format is Microsoft. Audio Files consists of 771 similar files. XACT Wave Bank 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. It is recommended to use Microsoft XACT to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation.

How to open XWB file?

An often recurring problem with XACT Wave Bank is that XWB is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open XWB, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XWB 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. To do this, enter the name Microsoft XACT into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open XWB files.

Programs to open XWB file

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

Step 2. Create association of Microsoft XACT with XWB files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the XWB file to open in the Microsoft XACT application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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 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 XWB file with the Microsoft XACT application.

Step 3. Update Microsoft XACT to the latest version

If, however, after binding Microsoft XACT with XACT Wave 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 XWB file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the XWB file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file XWB or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected XWB files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of XWB file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged XWB files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Microsoft help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file XWB 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move XWB to a different directory.
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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the XWB file again. However, some background programs may block the XWB file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.