Sorts of XESC Files

Dominant XESC File Type

.XESC

File Ext:	.xesc
Class:	Microsoft Expression Encoder Screen Capture Data

The XESC file extension is mainly linked with Microsoft Expression Encoder, a software tool for screen recording that comes with Microsoft Expression Studio. The file stores a screen recording with the inclusion of an audio recorded by the user via their microphone.

Organization:	Microsoft Corporation
File Category:	Graphic Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xesc

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Expression Encoder Screen Capture Data:

Microsoft Windows Media Player by Microsoft Corporation

	Windows
	Windows Phone

Mac

Microsoft Expression Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Expression Encoder by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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XESC File Complications

Troubles Opening XESC Files

Microsoft Windows Media Player is Not Installed

If you attempt to load your XESC file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open XESC Files". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Windows Media Player is not installed on %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your XESC with Microsoft Windows Media Player, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: Another XESC-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Microsoft Windows Media Player is Out-of-Date

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Microsoft Windows Media Player installed that's incompatible with your Microsoft Expression Encoder Screen Capture Data type. Download the latest Microsoft Windows Media Player version from the Microsoft Corporation website to ensure you have the correct one installed. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of XESC file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening XESC files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Windows Media Player installed.

Additional XESC Opening Issues

Assuming you have the right Microsoft Windows Media Player version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening XESC files. If you are still having problems opening XESC files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Additional factors include:

• XESC file type Registry entries are wrong
• Deletion of the XESC file description from the Registry by mistake
• Corrupt install of Microsoft Windows Media Player or other XESC-related program
• Your XESC can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Malware-tainted XESC file can't be opened
• Device drivers for XESC-related hardware are out-of-date
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Microsoft Expression Encoder Screen Capture Data files