Tips to open FIV file

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

FIV file extension

File Name File Investigator
File Developer Forensic Innovations, Inc.
File Category Misc Files

The FIV file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FIV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FIV file on each system platform.

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What is FIV file?

The file in the FIV format belongs to the Misc Files category. It was designed by Forensic Innovations, Inc.. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. File Investigator is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use File Investigator to handle this file. This is a program created by Forensic Innovations, Inc..

How to open FIV file?

The most common problem when using File Investigator is that a specific FIV is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open FIV, 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 FIV 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 File Investigator

In this case, you should first verify that the File Investigator application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name File Investigator in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file FIV with File Investigator. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open FIV files.

Programs to open FIV file

Remember to download programs supporting FIV files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

File Investigator
File Investigator
Step 2. Create association of File Investigator with FIV files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the FIV file to open in the File Investigator 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the FIV file with the File Investigator application.

Step 3. Update File Investigator to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the File Investigator program, it is possible that File Investigator requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Forensic Innovations, Inc. website or update the program from the application.

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

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the FIV file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the FIV file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected FIV file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of FIV file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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 the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FIV file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Forensic Innovations, Inc.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted FIV files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move FIV to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. 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.