File Extension Library


.XAB File Extension

  • Developer by: Microsoft Corporation
  • Category: Various data Files

What are .XAB files and how to open them?

Can't open .XAB file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .XAB file.

What is a .XAB file extension?

.XAB file extension is created by Microsoft Corporation. .XAB has been classified as Various data Files.

.XAB is Microsoft Outlook Express address book

The xab file extension is associated with Microsoft Outlook Express, an e-mail and news client included in earlier releases of Microsoft Internet Explorer. The latest edition of Outlook Express is called Microsoft Mail Live.

The xab files are used for storing address books.


How to open:

Use Outlook Express to open *.xab files.

How to convert:

Data from xab files can be exported to other formats.

How to fix problems with .XAB files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .XAB files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .XAB file format
  2. You need to check the .XAB file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)