The XUR skin file is stored in binary format. The XUR file extension relates to the Xbox 360 video game console. It is used for compiled skin files. This file type can’t be opened directly. No software can open and work with it directly. No public information exists on opening this file type. This is usual for some internal data files, caches, and temporary files. This .xur file type can’t be converted to any other format.
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows checks the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the extension, it opens the file in the associated program. When Windows does not recognize an extension, you get a message. It says to select an app to open the .xur file. This means Windows has no default program associated with the .xur type.
Many files have only simple text data. Thousands of users face similar problems daily. Here are tips on opening XUR files. Also a list of programs supporting XUR files. The Xbox 360 Binary User Interface Format and Microsoft Visual Studio were made by Microsoft. This XUR file was likely made by Microsoft Visual Studio.
You need the latest version of your normal .XUR opening application. Only the newest version supports the current .XUR format. You need to check the .XUR file for viruses. Scan it with a popular antivirus.