Sorts of XSD Files

Dominant XSD File Type

.XSD

File ID:	.xsd
Group:	XML Schema Definition

The XSD file extension is the file format which principally used for files that comprise XML schema description data. XML Schemas provide a means for defining the structure, content, and semantics of XML documents and also enables machines to perform rules that made by people. The XSD files are used as a substitute to Document Type Definition (.DTD) files.

Developer:	Unknown Developer
Group:	Developer Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.xsd

Software Programs That Open The XML Schema Definition:

Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

Oxygen XML Editor 19 by Syncro Soft

Windows

Mac

Linux

Liquid Technologies Liquid XML Studio by Liquid Technologies

Windows

Microsoft Office Open XML File Format Converter by Microsoft Corporation

Mac

Microsoft XML Notepad by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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Sources of XSD Problems

Typical XSD Opening Challenges

Microsoft Visual Studio is Not Installed

Double-clicking your XSD file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open XSD File". When this happens, it is commonly due to Microsoft Visual Studio missing in %%os%%. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your XSD file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Incorrect Microsoft Visual Studio Version

Your XML Schema Definition file is incompatible with Microsoft Visual Studio because you might have the wrong version installed. Installing the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio from Microsoft Corporation is recommended. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of XSD file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening XSD files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other XSD File Issues

Errors opening XML Schema Definition files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft Visual Studio software installed on your computer. If you're still experiencing problems opening XSD files, there could be other computer problems. Other contributing causes:

• Invalid XSD file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry XSD description
• Corrupt install of Microsoft Visual Studio or other XSD-related program
• Your XSD file is corrupted (issues with your XML Schema Definition file itself)
• Past or present virus infection has affected your XSD
• XSD-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the XML Schema Definition format