Tips to open NSI file
Can't open the NSI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NSI files as well as a list of programs that support NSI files.
NSI file extension
| File Name |
NSIS Script |
| File Developer |
Nullsoft |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The NSI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NSI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NSI file on each system platform.
What is NSI file?
The file with the extension NSI is the Developer Files file type. The author of this format is Nullsoft. Developer Files consists of 1205 similar files. NSIS Script is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use Eclipse in case NSIS cannot be used.
How to open NSI file?
The main problem with NSIS Script is that the NSI file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that NSI files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NSI 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 NSIS
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that NSIS is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing NSIS into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support NSI files.
Programs to open NSI file
Remember to download programs supporting NSI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of NSIS with NSI files
If, despite the installed application, the NSI file does not start in the NSIS application, you must create a file association. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the NSI file with the NSIS program.
Step 3. Update NSIS to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the NSIS program, it is possible that NSIS Script requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NSI file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the NSI file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our NSI file. Sometimes virus-infected NSI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of NSI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular NSI file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted NSI files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move NSI to a different directory.
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 NSI to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the NSI file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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