XWB Troubleshooting
Typical XWB Opening Challenges
Microsoft XACT Not Present
When you double-click your XWB file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft XACT missing in %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.
Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your XWB, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").
Wrong Version of Microsoft XACT is Installed
Your XACT Wave Bank file is incompatible with Microsoft XACT because you might have the wrong version installed. Download the latest Microsoft XACT 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: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your XWB file and clicking "Properties".
Conclusion: The majority of XWB file opening issues are due to not having the correct Microsoft XACT version installed.
Additional XWB Opening Issues
Assuming you have the right Microsoft XACT version installed, other problems can prevent you from opening XWB files. Other XWB opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These issues include:
- File references in the Windows Registry for XWB are wrong
- Unintentional removal of the description of the XWB file inside the Windows Registry
- Invalid installation of a XWB-associated program (eg. Microsoft XACT)
- Something has caused file corruption of your XWB
- Past or present virus infection has affected your XWB
- Device drivers of the hardware associated with your XWB file are corrupt or out-of-date
- Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the XACT Wave Bank format
Quiz: Which file extension is an archive file?
That's Correct!
A SIT file was created by Smith Micro Systems for use with the Macintosh operating system. Now, it is considered "cross-platform", working on multiple operating systems including Windows, Macintosh, Android, iOS, and others.
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A SIT file was created by Smith Micro Systems for use with the Macintosh operating system. Now, it is considered "cross-platform", working on multiple operating systems including Windows, Macintosh, Android, iOS, and others.