Troubleshoot XCP Files
Frequent XCP Opening Issues
Missing XLNT
If you attempt to load your XCP file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open XCP Files". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because XLNT isn't installed on your PC. Your operating system cannot associate your XCP with XLNT, so double-clicking the file won't work.
Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your XCP, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").
Incorrect XLNT Version
It is possible that your version of XLNT isn't able to open your XLNT Script Command file due to incompatibility. If you do not have the proper version XLNT (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This issue mainly occurs when your XLNT Script Command file was created by a newer version of XLNT than you have on your PC.
Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your XCP file and clicking "Properties".
Summary: Not having the right XLNT version on your computer can cause problems opening XCP files.
Other Causes of XCP File Opening Problems
You can still experience errors opening XCP files even with the latest version of XLNT installed on your PC. If you are still having problems opening XCP files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Issues that aren't software-related:
- Windows Registry XCP file paths that are incorrect
- Unintentional removal of the description of the XCP file inside the Windows Registry
- Partial installation of XLNT that did not fully complete
- XCP file corruption
- Your XCP has adversely impacted by malware
- Device drivers for XCP-related hardware are out-of-date
- Too many applications are open on your PC to load your XLNT Script Command file successfully
Quiz: Which file extension is not a type of spreadsheet?
That's Correct!
An XES file is a type of Settings File, used to store program configuration details. Although it has "X" in the name, it is not a spreadsheet file.
Close, but not quite...
An XES file is a type of Settings File, used to store program configuration details. Although it has "X" in the name, it is not a spreadsheet file.