XPK File Extension

What is XPK file?

Full format name of files that use XPK extension is PSpice Library Format. Cadence Design Systems, Inc. defined the PSpice Library Format format standard. Files with XPK extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. XPK file format, along with 1326 other file formats, belongs to the Data Files category. PSpice is by far the most used program for working with XPK files. On the official website of Cadence Design Systems, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about thePSpice software, but also about XPK and other supported file formats.

Programs which support XPK file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support XPK files. Files with XPK suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with XPK extension?

Being unable to open files with XPK extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to PSpice Library Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install PSpice software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening XPK files is that no program that can handle XPK files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install PSpice. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support XPK files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit PSpice website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update PSpice to the latest version

If you already have PSpice installed on your systems and XPK files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why XPK files are not compatible with PSpice. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using PSpice.

Step 3. Assign PSpice to XPK files

After installing PSpice (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open XPK files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the XPK file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where PSpice is installed, check the Always use this app to open XPK files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected XPK file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select PSpice and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with XPK extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the XPK file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the XPK file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the XPK file for viruses or malware

If the XPK is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the XPK file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. XPK file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the XPK file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the XPK file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the XPK file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the PSpice Library Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle PSpice

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with XPK extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with PSpice Library Format file. It may be the case that the XPK files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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