Opening an XCU File

The XCU file type is primarily associated with OpenOffice.org.

XCUFile Extension XCU
File extension: XCU
File type:  configuration file

What is an XCU file?

XCU files mostly belong to OpenOffice.org. An XCU file is a configuration file used by OpenOffice.org. It is written in XML format and holds settings that control the application’s behavior.
  • Purpose: It stores data for menus, toolbars, and user preferences.
  • Format: Being an XML file, it is human-readable and editable with any text or XML editor.
  • Usage: The file is used internally by OpenOffice to load configuration settings.
  • FilExt.com tip: For more details, visit the OpenOffice.org website.

    How to open XCU files

    You need a suitable software like OpenOffice.org to open an XCU file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your XCU file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a XCU file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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    Programs that open and convert XCU files:

    1. OpenOffice.org
      See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. XCU files are often referred to as OpenOffice.org settings because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
    2. OpenOffice.org (Extension Control File) by OpenOffice.org Community
      An extension provides added abilities to OpenOffice.org products. They are managed using the Extension Manager from the Tools menu in any OpenOffice.org program. This file format is classified as XML.

    Technical Data for XCU File Extension

    File classification:
    Settings
    Related files:

    The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

    ProgramID: soffice.StarConfigFile.6, FileType: OpenOffice.org 1.1.0 Configuration File


    an xcu configuration file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

    How to solve problems with XCU files

    • Associate the XCU file extension with the correct application.
    • Update your software that should actually open configuration files. Because only the current version supports the latest XCU file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available OpenOffice.org update.
    • To make sure that your XCU file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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