Tips to open FCGI file

Can't open the FCGI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FCGI files as well as a list of programs that support FCGI files.

FCGI file extension

File Name FastCGI Format
File Developer FastCGI
File Category Web Files

The FCGI file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FCGI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FCGI file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 3
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is FCGI file?

The file with the extension FCGI is the Web Files file type. The author of this format is FastCGI. Web Files consists of 303 similar files. FastCGI Format appears on 4 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on , Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. Alternatively, you can use 6 other programs. You can use Coda, Sublime Text, Microsoft IIS, FastCGI in case Apache Web Server cannot be used.

How to open FCGI file?

An often recurring problem with FastCGI Format is that FCGI is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that FCGI files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the FCGI 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 Apache Web Server

The first step is to check if the computer has the Apache Web Server program installed. This can be achieved by typing Apache Web Server 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 FCGI with Apache Web Server. Below you will find a list of applications that support FCGI files.

Step 2. Create association of Apache Web Server with FCGI files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the FCGI file to open in the Apache Web Server application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the FCGI file with the Apache Web Server application.

Step 3. Update Apache Web Server to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Apache Web Server program, it is possible that FastCGI Format requires a newer version of the program.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FCGI 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:

The FCGI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to FCGI files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the FCGI file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected FCGI 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 FCGI file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular FCGI file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted FCGI files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the FCGI file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file FCGI to close. However, some background programs may block the FCGI file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.