I cannot open a XSD file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with XSD files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening XSD will be resolved!
XSD File Extension
- File type XML Schema Definition
- File developer N/A
- File category Developer Files
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What is a(n) XSD file?
Files with the .XSD extension store text data in XML format including code written in W3C XML Schema. The files not only allow you to define XML schemas, but also specify their elements and attributes, the relationship of the elements and the type of data stored in them.
How to open XSD file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with XSD extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports XSD files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open XSD files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support XSD files
Step 2. Verify whether XSD files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports XSD files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with XSD files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support XSD files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open XSD files with the selected program.
Changing XSD file association in registry
File association for XSD files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check XSD file for other errors
- XSD file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening XSD files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected XSD file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For XSD files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
