Open XUR files

  • Full name
    Xbox 360 Compiled Skin Format
  • Developer
    Microsoft
  • Popularity
Have you encountered a problem with a XUR file? Don’t you know which program opens a file with this extension? You will find all the information you need about working with a XUR file here. In the further part of this page we have added a list of programs that should open your XUR file. It is enough you choose a proper application for your operating system, download and install it.

Programs which can open a XUR file

How to open file with XUR extension?

In order to open a file with XUR extension one of the following programs must be installed on user’s system. If a problem with opening XUR file occurred, it is highly possible that none of the listed programs is present on user’s system. Even if one or more said programs are installed, there may be issues related with given programs. In order to solve a problem with XUR files, follow the instructions below.
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Install Microsoft Xbox SDK or other program from the list

Most often resolving problems with opening XUR files is very simple. Just install an appropriate program that supports such files. All of the listed programs support XUR files, but may vary in offered function and purpose. Some programs may be capable only of viewing contents of XUR files or offer file conversion options, but may not be capable of editing such files.

Set Microsoft Xbox SDK as the default program for opening XUR files

It is possible that although a compatible program has been installed on user’s system, it is not used by the system to open it. This may happen because no default application was associated with this type of files. To associate XUR files with given application, select "Open with" from drop-down menu (accessed by right-clicking on the file). Then select from the list the program or application you want to be used to open this type of file. If the Microsoft Xbox SDK applications is not on the list, select "Browse" option in order to manually locate the directory where Microsoft Xbox SDK has been installed.

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Check the section that lists most common problems with XUR files

Sometimes problems with opening XUR files may not lie with the application itself, but can arise due to other causes, such as:

  • File data is corrupted
  • XUR files has been not been completely download from the internet (only a part of the data has been downloaded)
  • Currently used user account hasn’t been granted necessary privileges to open XUR files (should that be the case, please contact your system administrator or IT specialist)
  • XUR file was being copied from a corrupted storage device and is incomplete or data is corrupted. (Copying files from unknown or untrusted sources should be conducted with great care as such files may contain malicious software, which can damage your system)

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