Troubleshooting Problems Opening XFL Files
Troubles Opening XFL Files
Adobe Animate CC 2017 Disappeared
Double-clicking your XFL file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open XFL File". When this happens, it is commonly due to Adobe Animate CC 2017 missing in %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your XFL because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.
Tip: When another XFL application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.
Incorrect Adobe Animate CC 2017 Version
Sometimes your installed version of Adobe Animate CC 2017 won't support your Adobe Flash Exchange File file. Visit the Adobe Systems Incorporated website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Adobe Animate CC 2017. This problem is predominately due to having a Adobe Flash Exchange File file version that was created by a newer version of Adobe Animate CC 2017 than what you have installed on your PC.
Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of XFL file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).
Regardless, most of the XFL file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Adobe Animate CC 2017 installed.
Associated Difficulties Loading XFL Files
Although you might already have Adobe Animate CC 2017 or another XFL-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Adobe Flash Exchange File files. If you're still experiencing problems opening XFL files, there could be other computer problems. These issues include:
- Invalid XFL file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
- Deletion of the XFL file description from the Registry by mistake
- Adobe Animate CC 2017 or another XFL application experienced a flawed installation
- XFL file corruption
- The XFL is infected with a virus
- Drivers associated with XFL software need to be updated
- Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Adobe Flash Exchange File format
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