XPS File Complications
Troubles Opening XPS Files
Nuance Power PDF Professional Removed
You attempt to load your XPS file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The XPS File Extension". Usually, this is because you do not have Nuance Power PDF Professional for %%os%% installed. You won't be able to double-click to open your XPS because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.
Tip: If you have another software that you know opens XPS files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.
Wrong Version of Nuance Power PDF Professional is Installed
Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Nuance Power PDF Professional installed that's incompatible with your Microsoft XPS (XML Paper Specification) File type. Visit the Nuance website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Nuance Power PDF Professional. Your Microsoft XPS (XML Paper Specification) File file was probably created by a newer release of Nuance Power PDF Professional than what's currently installed your computer.
Tip: Investigate your XPS file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.
Summary: Not having the right Nuance Power PDF Professional version on your computer can cause problems opening XPS files.
Associated Difficulties Loading XPS Files
In the majority of cases, installing the right version of Nuance Power PDF Professional will resolve your issue. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening XPS files. Issues that aren't software-related:
- Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for XPS
- Mistaken removal of the Windows registry XPS description
- Corrupt install of Nuance Power PDF Professional or other XPS-related program
- File corruption affecting your XPS file
- Past or present virus infection has affected your XPS
- Device drivers for XPS-related hardware are out-of-date
- Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Microsoft XPS (XML Paper Specification) File file successfully
Quiz: Which operating system pioneered hierarchical file system (eg. file folders)?
That's Correct!
Multics was the first OS to support hierarchies of directories (eg. "Home" -> "Documents" -> "Work"). Nearly every modern operating system was heavily influenced by Multics.
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Multics was the first OS to support hierarchies of directories (eg. "Home" -> "Documents" -> "Work"). Nearly every modern operating system was heavily influenced by Multics.
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