Tips to open NVI file
Can't open the NVI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NVI files as well as a list of programs that support NVI files.
NVI file extension
| File Name |
NVIDIA Driver Format |
| File Developer |
NVIDIA |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The NVI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NVI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NVI file on each system platform.
What is NVI file?
The file in the NVI format belongs to the Misc Files category. The creator of this file is NVIDIA. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. NVIDIA Driver Format appears on 1 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 Windows.
How to open NVI file?
The main problem with NVIDIA Driver Format is that the NVI file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file NVI to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the NVI 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 NVIDIA Graphics Driver
The first step is to check if the computer has the NVIDIA Graphics Driver program installed. This can be achieved by typing NVIDIA Graphics Driver 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 NVI with NVIDIA Graphics Driver. Below is a list of programs that support the file NVI.
Programs to open NVI file
Remember to download programs supporting NVI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of NVIDIA Graphics Driver with NVI files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the NVI file to open in the NVIDIA Graphics Driver application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the NVI file with the NVIDIA Graphics Driver program.
Step 3. Update NVIDIA Graphics Driver to the latest version
If, however, after binding NVIDIA Graphics Driver with NVIDIA Driver Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NVI file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to NVI files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the NVI file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected NVI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the NVI files changes over time. 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.
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 NVI files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted NVI 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the NVI file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the NVI 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. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the NVI file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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