Sources of XOML Problems
Issues Opening XOML Files
Microsoft Visual Studio Removed
When you double-click your XOML file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft Visual Studio installed for %%os%%. The typical path of opening your XOML with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.
Tip: If you have another software that you know opens XOML files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.
Wrong Version of Microsoft Visual Studio is Installed
Your Microsoft Visual Studio XOML File file is incompatible with Microsoft Visual Studio because you might have the wrong version installed. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio. Your Microsoft Visual Studio XOML File file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Visual Studio than what's currently installed your computer.
Tip: If you right-click on your XOML file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.
Conclusion: The majority of XOML file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft Visual Studio version installed.
Associated Difficulties Loading XOML Files
Assuming you have the right Microsoft Visual Studio version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening XOML files. If you're still experiencing problems opening XOML files, there could be other computer problems. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):
- Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for XOML
- Unintentional removal of the description of the XOML file inside the Windows Registry
- Corrupt install of Microsoft Visual Studio or other XOML-related program
- Your XOML file is corrupted (issues with your Microsoft Visual Studio XOML File file itself)
- The XOML is infected with a virus
- Device drivers for XOML-related hardware are out-of-date
- Too many applications are open on your PC to load your Microsoft Visual Studio XOML File file successfully
Quiz: Which of the following is not a MIME type?
That's Correct!
Spreadsheet MIME types do not begin with the "spreadsheet/" prefix, but instead start with the "application/" prefix. For example, an OpenDocument Spreadsheet: "application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet".
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Spreadsheet MIME types do not begin with the "spreadsheet/" prefix, but instead start with the "application/" prefix. For example, an OpenDocument Spreadsheet: "application/vnd.oasis.opendocument.spreadsheet".