Understanding XMPSES Issues
Frequent XMPSES Opening Issues
Adobe Premiere Elements Disappeared
When trying to open your XMPSES file, you get the error "Can't Open XMPSES File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Adobe Premiere Elements isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your XMPSES because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.
Tip: If you know of another program that can open your XMPSES file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.
Outdated Adobe Premiere Elements
Your Adobe Premiere Elements Data file is incompatible with Adobe Premiere Elements because you might have the wrong version installed. If you've got the wrong version of Adobe Premiere Elements installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This issue mainly occurs when your Adobe Premiere Elements Data file was created by a newer version of Adobe Premiere Elements than you have on your PC.
Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of XMPSES file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).
Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening XMPSES files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.
More Causes of Problems Opening XMPSESs
Even with the correct version of Adobe Premiere Elements installed, you can still experience difficulties opening XMPSESs. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening XMPSES files. Additional factors include:
- XMPSES file references in the Windows Registry are broken
- The XMPSES file description within the Windows Registry was removed
- Defective install of a XMPSES program, such as Adobe Premiere Elements
- Your XMPSES file is corrupted (issues with your Adobe Premiere Elements Data file itself)
- Malware-tainted XMPSES file can't be opened
- Device drivers for XMPSES-related hardware are out-of-date
- Windows cannot load your Adobe Premiere Elements Data file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)
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