Tips to open 4FI file
Can't open the 4FI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open 4FI files as well as a list of programs that support 4FI files.
4FI file extension
| File Name |
4th Dimension Insider Format |
| File Developer |
4D, Inc. |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The 4FI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the 4FI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the 4FI file on each system platform.
What is 4FI file?
The file with the extension 4FI is the Misc Files file type. The creator of this file is 4D, Inc.. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. 4th Dimension Insider Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The 4D SQL application is recommended to open the file. It was released by 4D, Inc..
How to open 4FI file?
The main problem with 4th Dimension Insider Format is that the 4FI file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file 4FI to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the 4FI file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install 4D SQL
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that 4D SQL is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing 4D SQL into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file 4FI with 4D SQL. Below is a list of programs that support the file 4FI.
Programs to open 4FI file
Remember to download programs supporting 4FI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of 4D SQL with 4FI files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the 4FI file to open in the 4D SQL application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the 4D SQL application as the default for handling the 4FI file.
Step 3. Update 4D SQL to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the 4D SQL program, it is possible that 4th Dimension Insider Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the 4D, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the 4FI file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the 4FI file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our 4FI file. However, remember that not every infected 4FI file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of 4FI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular 4FI file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact 4D, Inc.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file 4FI except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the 4FI file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the 4FI file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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