File extension XSB
| File type | XACT Sound Bank |
| Developer | Microsoft |
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What is a XSB file?
Files with the .XSB extension contain a set of sounds and signals, with the distinction that said audio files are not coded into the file, but only referred to by it. The actual audio file data in wave form is stored by adequate XWB files. They are used in various types of video games, such as Gas Powered Games, and are by default stored in a subfolder of the relevant application named Sounds. XSB files are created by cross-platform software for audio creation called Microsoft XACT, which is often used for video game sound production, as well as locating said sounds in the right places in the game.
Program(s) that can open the .XSB file
How to open XSB files
If you cannot open the XSB file on your computer - there may be several reasons. The first and most important reason (the most common) is the lack of a suitable software that supports XSB among those that are installed on your device.
A very simple way to solve this problem is to find and download the appropriate application. The first part of the task has already been done – the software supporting the XSB file can be found in the table. Now just download and install the appropriate application.
Possible problems with the XSB format files
The inability to open and operate the XSB file does not necessarily mean that you do not have an appropriate software installed on your computer. There may be other problems that also block our ability to operate the XACT Sound Bank file. Below is a list of possible problems.
- Corruption of a XSB file which is being opened
- Incorrect links to the XSB file in registry entries.
- Accidental deletion of the description of the XSB from the Windows registry
- Incomplete installation of an application that supports the XSB format
- The XSB file which is being opened is infected with an undesirable malware.
- The computer does not have enough hardware resources to cope with the opening of the XSB file.
- Drivers of equipment used by the computer to open a XSB file are out of date.
If you are sure that all of these reasons do not exist in your case (or have already been eliminated), the XSB file should operate with your programs without any problem. If the problem with the XSB file has not been solved, it may be due to the fact that in this case there is also another rare problem with the XSB file. In this case, the only you can do is to ask for assistance of a professional staff.
How to associate the file with an installed software?
If you want to associate a file with a new program (e.g. my-file.XSB) you have two ways to do it. The first and the easiest one is to right-click on the selected XSB file. From the drop-down menu select "Choose default program", then click "Browse" and find the desired program. The whole operation must be confirmed by clicking OK. The second and more difficult to do is associate the XSB file extension to the corresponding software in the Windows Registry.
Is there one way to open unknown files?
Many files contain only simple text data. It is possible that while opening unknown files (e.g. XSB) with a simple text editor like Windows Notepad will allow us to see some of the data encoded in the file. This method allows you to preview the contents of many files, but probably not in such a structure as a program dedicated to support them.