Sources of XC Problems
Common XC Opening Problems
Notepad++ Removed
Double-clicking your XC file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open XC File". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Notepad++ for %%os%% installed on your computer. The OS won't know what to do with your XC file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.
Tip: If you have another software that you know opens XC files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.
Notepad++ is Out-of-Date
In other instances, your Plain Text Source-code File file version may not be supported by your version of Notepad++. Download the latest Notepad++ version from the Don Ho 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: If you right-click on your XC file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.
Conclusion: The majority of XC file opening issues are due to not having the correct Notepad++ version installed.
Other XC File Issues
Even with the correct version of Notepad++ installed, you can still experience difficulties opening XCs. If you are still having problems opening XC files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Other contributing causes:
- XC file type Registry entries are wrong
- Deletion of the XC file description from the Registry by mistake
- Invalid installation of a XC-associated program (eg. Notepad++)
- File corruption affecting your XC file
- XC file integrity has been compromised by malware
- Hardware related to XCs has device driver corruption
- Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Plain Text Source-code File 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.