Open files with XAP extension quick and easy. 4 steps
It can be very frustrating when you have a XAP file and you cannot open it. But do not worry, in most cases solution to your problem is very simple. Follow the instruction in steps 1-4 listed below and you should be able to solve your problem and open the XAP file with ease.
XAP File Extension
- File type Silverlight Application Package
- File developer Microsoft
- File category Executable Files
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What is a(n) XAP file?
The XAP (Silverlight Application Package) file format is a Microsoft-developed file type that is associated with the Silverlight platform. It is a compressed ZIP-archive package containing the compiled code of the Silverlight application. It includes compiled XAML (Extensible Application Markup Language) files, .NET assemblies, JavaScript code, image files, and other related resources.
The XAP file type enables developers to create and deploy web-based Silverlight applications. It can be opened by compatible programming tools such as Visual Studio and Expression Blend. The XAP file type is widely supported by many modern web browsers, including Firefox and Internet Explorer.
How to open XAP file?
XAP file icon should be displayed in a manner characteristic to the program which supports such file type. If XAP file icon is of the form of generic blank page icon or similar it means that given format is not associated with any program installed on the system. Below are listed some of the most popular causes of such situation
Check the XAP file for errors
- No program that supports XAP files is installed on the system
- No program that supports XAP files is associated with this extension (system registry has no entries related to programs that should be used to open XAP files)
- The file is of unknown or unverified origin and is most probably infected. In such case user must exercise extreme caution in order not to allow the virus propagate to other files in the system (follow the instructions displayed in the dialog box in your antivirus software.
- XAP file may be incomplete, which will prevent the system from opening it (this could be the case with file downloaded from the internet or copied from other sources)
- The file is corrupted
How to solve encountered problems?
In order to solve the following problems, follow the instructions:
Step 1. Select, download and install relevant software. The list of programs supporting files with XAP extension can be found below:
Programs that can open XAP files
Step 2. Associate software supporting XAP with this file format
- Right-click on the XAP file
- Select "Open with" option
- Choose appropriate program from the list and select the location where the program is installed
- Confirm your selection by clicking on the "OK" button
Step 3. Scan the XAP file using an antivirus software
Step 4. Verify whether the file has been properly downloaded from the internet or copied from an external storage medium. If not, then re-download or copy the file again.
In 95% of cases following these steps should solve problems with XAP files. Sometimes, although rarely, the cause of encountered problems may be different.
Last resort – an IT expert
Should all the above-mentioned solutions fail to resolve problems with XAP file extensions, there is one last thing you can do – contact an IT expert. You can also try to contact one of the developers of software that supports XAP files.
