Tips to open XWC file

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

XWC file extension

File Name Starbreeze Sound
File Developer Starbreeze
File Category Game Files

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

Operating systems
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What is XWC file?

The file in the XWC format belongs to the Game Files category. The author of this format is Starbreeze. Additionally, the Game Files category contains 1509 of other files. Starbreeze Sound is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Dragon UnPACKer to handle this file. This is a program created by Alexandre Devilliers. This file type can also be opened by 3 other programs. You can use Enclave, Knights of the Temple, The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay in case Dragon UnPACKer cannot be used.

How to open XWC file?

The most common problem when using Starbreeze Sound is that a specific XWC is not associated with the program. This causes the file XWC 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 XWC 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 Dragon UnPACKer

The first step is to check if the computer has the Dragon UnPACKer program installed. To do this, enter the name Dragon UnPACKer 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 XWC files.

Step 2. Create association of Dragon UnPACKer with XWC files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the XWC file still does not use the Dragon UnPACKer program, it means no 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. 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 XWC file with the Dragon UnPACKer program.

Step 3. Update Dragon UnPACKer to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Dragon UnPACKer program, it is possible that Starbreeze Sound requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Alexandre Devilliers website and install the latest version.

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

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

The XWC file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to XWC files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file XWC or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected XWC 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 XWC 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular XWC file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Starbreeze help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted XWC 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 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 XWC file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the XWC file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the XWC file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.