XUI Types

Principal XUI Type

.XUI

File ID:	.xui
Class:	Xbox 360 User Interface File

An XUI file is a skin file used by "modded" Xbox 360 game consoles. It is created and edited by the Xbox UI Tool and saves graphics and layout information for the dashboard. XUI files are often used for customizing the look and feel of the Xbox interface.

Created by:	Microsoft Corporation
Kind:	Settings Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xui

Software Programs That Open The Xbox 360 User Interface File:

Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Microsoft XNA Game Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Microsoft Xbox SDK by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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XUI File Complications

Common Problems Opening XUI Files

Microsoft Visual Studio is Not Installed

When trying to open your XUI file, you get the error "Can't Open XUI File Type". Customarily, this means that Microsoft Visual Studio is not installed on %%os%%. Your operating system cannot associate your XUI with Microsoft Visual Studio, so double-clicking the file won't work.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your XUI, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Microsoft Visual Studio is Out-of-Date

In other instances, your Xbox 360 User Interface File file version may not be supported by your version of Microsoft Visual Studio. If you've got the wrong version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed, you'll need to install the correct version. The primary cause of this problem is that your Xbox 360 User Interface File file was created by a different (newer) version of Microsoft Visual Studio than what's installed.

Tip: Right-clicking on your XUI, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening XUI files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other XUI File Opening Causes

Assuming you have the right Microsoft Visual Studio version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening XUI files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening XUI files. Issues that aren't software-related:

• File references in the Windows Registry for XUI are wrong
• Corruption of the XUI file description inside the Registry
• Defective install of a XUI program, such as Microsoft Visual Studio
• Your XUI can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
• Malware-tainted XUI file can't be opened
• Hardware associated with XUI has outdated drivers
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Xbox 360 User Interface File file