Tips to open CI file
Can't open the CI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CI files as well as a list of programs that support CI files.
CI file extension
| File Name |
CitectSCADA Format |
| File Developer |
Schneider Electric S.A. |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The CI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CI file on each system platform.
What is CI file?
The file with the extension CI is the Misc Files file type. The creator of this file is Schneider Electric S.A.. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. CitectSCADA Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The CitectSCADA application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Schneider Electric S.A..
How to open CI file?
The main problem with CitectSCADA Format is that the CI file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that CI files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CI 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 CitectSCADA
The first step is to check if the computer has the CitectSCADA program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name CitectSCADA in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file CI with CitectSCADA. Below is a list of programs that support the file CI.
Programs to open CI file
Remember to download programs supporting CI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of CitectSCADA with CI files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the CI file still does not use the CitectSCADA program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the CI file with the CitectSCADA application.
Step 3. Update CitectSCADA to the latest version
If, however, after binding CitectSCADA with CitectSCADA Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Schneider Electric S.A. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CI file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The CI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the CI file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file CI or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected CI file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the CI file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular CI file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Schneider Electric S.A., but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted CI files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move CI to a different directory.
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 CI file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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