XBSAV File Extension

What is XBSAV file?

Full format name of files that use XBSAV extension is Mass Effect 2 Xbox Saved Game. Mass Effect 2 Xbox Saved Game specification was created by Electronic Arts. Files with XBSAV extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. XBSAV file format, along with 1509 other file formats, belongs to the Game Files category. Users are advised to use Le Fluffie software for managing XBSAV files, although 2 other programs can also handle this type of file.

Programs which support XBSAV file extension

The following listing features XBSAV-compatible programs. Files with XBSAV 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 XBSAV extension?

Problems with accessing XBSAV may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with XBSAV files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Le Fluffie

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening XBSAV files is that no program that can handle XBSAV files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select Le Fluffie or one of the recommended programs (for example, Mass Effect 2, Modio) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support XBSAV 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 Le Fluffie website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update Le Fluffie to the latest version

If you already have Le Fluffie installed on your systems and XBSAV files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Le Fluffie cannot handle files with XBSAV may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of Le Fluffie is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Mass Effect 2 Xbox Saved Game files with Le Fluffie

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate XBSAV files with latest version of Le Fluffie you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the XBSAV file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Le Fluffie is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open XBSAV files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected XBSAV file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with XBSAV extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the XBSAV for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the XBSAV file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The XBSAV may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the XBSAV is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the XBSAV file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If the XBSAV file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with XBSAV extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Mass Effect 2 Xbox Saved Game file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Le Fluffie

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Mass Effect 2 Xbox Saved Game files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle XBSAV files.

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