Kinds of XS Files

Principal XS Type

.XS

File Ext:	.xs
Group:	Age Of Empires 3 Map AI Generator

An XS file is used for generating artificial intelligence (AI) for custom maps in Age of Empires III, a real-time strategy (RTS) game developed and published by Microsoft.

Author:	Microsoft Corporation
Function:	Game Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xs

Software Programs That Open The Age Of Empires 3 Map AI Generator:

Microsoft Age of Empires by Ensemble Studios

	Windows
	Windows Phone

	Mac
	iOS

Android

PlayStation 2

Nintendo DS

N-Gage

OS X El Capitan

Alternative XS Types

.XS

File Ext:	.xs
Group:	Exceed Xstart Startup File

Setting file associated with Exceed Xstart, an application that automates the process of accessing hosts and starting applications. XS file contains the specified startup method, host, user ID, password and command.

Author:	OpenText
Function:	Settings Files

Software Programs That Open Exceed Xstart Startup File Files:

OpenText Exceed by OpenText

Compatible with:

Windows

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Troubleshoot XS Files

Troubles Opening XS Files

Microsoft Age of Empires Disappeared

Double-clicking your XS file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open XS File". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Microsoft Age of Empires for %%os%% installed on your computer. The typical path of opening your XS with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: If you don't have Microsoft Age of Empires installed, and you know of another program to open your XS file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Wrong Version of Microsoft Age of Empires is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Age Of Empires 3 Map AI Generator file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Visit the Ensemble Studios website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Microsoft Age of Empires. Your Age Of Empires 3 Map AI Generator file was probably created by a newer release of Microsoft Age of Empires than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: If you right-click on your XS file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Primarily, problems experienced when opening XS files are due to having the incorrect version of Microsoft Age of Empires installed on your computer.

More Causes of Problems Opening XSs

Even with the correct version of Microsoft Age of Empires installed, you can still experience difficulties opening XSs. If you are continuing to have errors with loading XS files, other external issues might be to blame. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• XS file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Accidental deletion of the description of the XS file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the XS format
• XS file corruption
• Past or present virus infection has affected your XS
• Hardware related to XSs has device driver corruption
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Age Of Empires 3 Map AI Generator file