Tips to open HMI file
Can't open the HMI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open HMI files as well as a list of programs that support HMI files.
HMI file extension
| File Name |
HMI Audio Format |
| File Developer |
Human Machine Interfaces |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The HMI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the HMI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the HMI file on each system platform.
What is HMI file?
The file with the extension HMI is the Audio Files file type. The author of this format is Human Machine Interfaces. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. HMI Audio Format 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. The main program that supports this format is Winamp. This was created by Radionomy. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. You can use Foobar2000 in case Winamp cannot be used.
How to open HMI file?
The most common problem when using HMI Audio Format is that a specific HMI is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that HMI 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 HMI 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 Winamp
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Winamp is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Winamp 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 HMI with Winamp. Below you will find a list of applications that support HMI files.
Programs to open HMI file
Remember to download programs supporting HMI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Winamp with HMI files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the HMI file still does not use the Winamp program, it means no association. 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. 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 HMI file with the Winamp application.
Step 3. Update Winamp to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Winamp program, it is possible that HMI Audio Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Radionomy website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the HMI 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:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to HMI files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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 virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file HMI or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected HMI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of HMI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
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 HMI file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Human Machine Interfaces, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted HMI 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 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. If possible, you can try to move the HMI file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file HMI to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the HMI file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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