Tips to open ESI file
Can't open the ESI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ESI files as well as a list of programs that support ESI files.
ESI file extension
| File Name |
Escape Level Index |
| File Developer |
tom7.org |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The ESI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ESI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ESI file on each system platform.
What is ESI file?
The file in the ESI format belongs to the Game Files category. The author of this format is tom7.org. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. Escape Level Index 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 main program that supports this format is Escape. This was created by tom7.org.
How to open ESI file?
The main problem with Escape Level Index is that the ESI file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that ESI 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 ESI 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 Escape
In this case, you should first verify that the Escape application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Escape in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file ESI with Escape. Below you will find a list of applications that support ESI files.
Programs to open ESI file
Remember to download programs supporting ESI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Escape with ESI files
If, despite the installed application, the ESI file does not start in the Escape application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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 Escape application as the default for handling the ESI file.
Step 3. Update Escape to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Escape program, it is possible that Escape Level Index requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the tom7.org website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ESI file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to ESI files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 ESI file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ESI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the ESI files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged ESI files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting tom7.org, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file ESI 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the ESI file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. 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. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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