Final Cut isn't recognising my XML files

Hi there,
I am new to Final Cut Pro X and I am struggling to import my media onto my Macbook I have many folders of XML files on a windows Harddrive taken from the Macs at my Uni. Some of the footage is working however some of it isn't being recognised as XML files - does anybody know a solution?
Thanks

Hey, thanks for replying
I used text wrangler to read the file and what I got was this:
<?xml version="1.0"?><VideoClip xmlns="http://www.canon.com/ns/VideoClip"><Title></Title><Creator></Creator><Description></Description><Device><Manufact urer>CANON</Manufacturer><SerialNo>303510200053</SerialNo><ModelName>XF100</Mode lName><FirmVersion>1.0.2.0</FirmVersion></Device><Location><Altitude></Altitude> <Longitude></Longitude><Latitude></Latitude><Source></Source><PlaceName></PlaceN ame></Location></VideoClip>
Can't say I understand that at all - some of the footage I collected is working however most of it isn't

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