Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Expression Web with XWEB3LINKBAR files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the XWEB3LINKBAR file to open in the Microsoft Expression Web application, but you can set it manually. 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 XWEB3LINKBAR file with the Microsoft Expression Web application.

Step 3. Update Microsoft Expression Web to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Microsoft Expression Web program with the Microsoft Expression Web Package Linkbar Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Microsoft Corporation website and install the latest version.

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the XWEB3LINKBAR file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file XWEB3LINKBAR or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected XWEB3LINKBAR 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 XWEB3LINKBAR files changes over time. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged XWEB3LINKBAR files. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted XWEB3LINKBAR 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the XWEB3LINKBAR file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file XWEB3LINKBAR to close. However, some background programs may block the XWEB3LINKBAR file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.