Tips to open HI file
Can't open the HI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HI files as well as a list of programs that support HI files.
HI file extension
| File Name |
MacMAME High Scores Format |
| File Developer |
The MAME Team |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The HI file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HI file on each system platform.
What is HI file?
The HI file has been categorized as Game Files. The creator of this file is The MAME Team. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. MacMAME High Scores Format appears on 2 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 Mac OS, Windows. This file type can also be opened by 3 other programs. The MAME OS X, MAME, ExtraMAME programs will also handle the file when the MacMAME program does not fulfill its role.
How to open HI file?
The main problem with MacMAME High Scores Format is that the HI file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open HI, 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 HI 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 MacMAME
In this case, you should first verify that the MacMAME application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name MacMAME in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file HI.
Programs to open HI file
Remember to download programs supporting HI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of MacMAME with HI files
If, despite the installed application, the HI file does not start in the MacMAME application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the HI file with the MacMAME program.
Step 3. Update MacMAME to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the MacMAME program, it is possible that MacMAME High Scores Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HI file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The HI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to HI files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our HI file. However, remember that not every infected HI file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the HI files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
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 HI files.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file HI 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.
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. If possible, you can try to move the HI file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the HI file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the HI file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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