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Open files with XSN extension quick and easy. 4 steps

It can be very frustrating when you have a XSN 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 XSN file with ease.

  1. 1. XSN File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) XSN file?
  3. 3. How to open XSN file?
    1. 3.1 Check the XSN file for errors
    2. 3.2 How to solve encountered problems?
      1. 3.2.1 Programs that can open XSN files
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

XSN File Extension

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  • File type InfoPath Form Template Format
  • File developer Microsoft
  • File category Layout Files
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What is a(n) XSN file?

The template file with the .XSN extension stores binary data about the .XSL style sheet, the .XSD schema file, .VBS or .JS script files saved as a compressed file with the .CAB extension. The file was created in a program for generating forms - Microsoft InfoPath

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How to open XSN file?

XSN file icon should be displayed in a manner characteristic to the program which supports such file type. If XSN 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 XSN file for errors

  • No program that supports XSN files is installed on the system
  • No program that supports XSN files is associated with this extension (system registry has no entries related to programs that should be used to open XSN 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.
  • XSN 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 XSN extension can be found below:

Programs that can open XSN files

Windows programs
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Step 2. Associate software supporting XSN with this file format

  1. Right-click on the XSN file
  2. Select "Open with" option
  3. Choose appropriate program from the list and select the location where the program is installed
  4. Confirm your selection by clicking on the "OK" button

Step 3. Scan the XSN 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 XSN files. Sometimes, although rarely, the cause of encountered problems may be different.

Last resort – an IT expert

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Should all the above-mentioned solutions fail to resolve problems with XSN 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 XSN files.

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