Known XSB Files

Primary XSB File Association

.XSB

File Name:	.xsb
Classification:	XACT Sound Bank

XSB file is a Collection of sounds and cues created with Microsoft XACT.The XSB file is used for creating video game sounds and defining when they should be played in the game.

Developer:	Microsoft Corporation
File Category:	Audio Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xsb

Software Programs That Open The XACT Sound Bank:

Microsoft XACT by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Mac

Linux

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Troubleshoot XSB Files

Common XSB Opening Problems

Missing Microsoft XACT

You attempt to load your XSB file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The XSB File Extension". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Microsoft XACT isn't installed on your PC. You won't be able to double-click to open your XSB because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your XSB file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Obsolete Version of Microsoft XACT

It is possible that your version of Microsoft XACT isn't able to open your XACT Sound Bank file due to incompatibility. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft XACT installed, you'll need to install the correct version. This problem is predominately due to having a XACT Sound Bank file version that was created by a newer version of Microsoft XACT than what you have installed on your PC.

Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the XSB file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

Conclusion: The majority of XSB file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft XACT version installed.

Additional XSB Opening Issues

Although you might already have Microsoft XACT or another XSB-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening XACT Sound Bank files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading XSB files, other external issues might be to blame. These issues include:

• Invalid XSB file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Unintentional removal of the description of the XSB file inside the Windows Registry
• Microsoft XACT or another XSB application experienced a flawed installation
• XSB file corruption
• Malware-tainted XSB file can't be opened
• Drivers associated with XSB software need to be updated
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the XACT Sound Bank format