Tips to open CSI file
Can't open the CSI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open CSI files as well as a list of programs that support CSI files.
CSI file extension
| File Name |
ContentServ Include Format |
| File Developer |
ContentServ |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The CSI file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the CSI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the CSI file on each system platform.
What is CSI file?
The CSI file has been categorized as Developer Files. The author of this format is ContentServ. Additionally, the Developer Files category contains 1205 of other files. ContentServ Include Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The CS EMMS Suite application is recommended to open the file. It was released by CONTENTSERV GmbH. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the CSI file.
How to open CSI file?
The main problem with ContentServ Include Format is that the CSI file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open CSI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the CSI 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 CS EMMS Suite
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that CS EMMS Suite is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing CS EMMS Suite into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support CSI files.
Programs to open CSI file
Remember to download programs supporting CSI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of CS EMMS Suite with CSI files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the CSI file still does not use the CS EMMS Suite program, it means no association. 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 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the CS EMMS Suite application as the default for handling the CSI file.
Step 3. Update CS EMMS Suite to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the CS EMMS Suite program, it is possible that ContentServ Include Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the CONTENTSERV GmbH website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the CSI file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the CSI file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our CSI file. Sometimes virus-infected CSI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of CSI 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair CSI file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact ContentServ
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file CSI 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.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the CSI file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the CSI file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the CSI file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the CSI file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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