Tips to open PYI file
Can't open the PYI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open PYI files as well as a list of programs that support PYI files.
PYI file extension
| File Name |
IBM Cognos 7 |
| File Developer |
IBM |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The PYI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PYI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PYI file on each system platform.
What is PYI file?
The file in the PYI format belongs to the Misc Files category. The creator of this file is IBM. Misc Files consists of 6033 similar files. IBM Cognos 7 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. It is recommended to use IBM Cognos Business Intelligence to handle this file. This is a program created by IBM.
How to open PYI file?
The main problem with IBM Cognos 7 is that the PYI file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that PYI files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PYI 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 IBM Cognos Business Intelligence
The first step is to check if the computer has the IBM Cognos Business Intelligence program installed. This can be achieved by typing IBM Cognos Business Intelligence 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. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PYI files.
Programs to open PYI file
Remember to download programs supporting PYI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of IBM Cognos Business Intelligence with PYI files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PYI file to open in the IBM Cognos Business Intelligence 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 displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the IBM Cognos Business Intelligence application as the default for handling the PYI file.
Step 3. Update IBM Cognos Business Intelligence to the latest version
If, however, after binding IBM Cognos Business Intelligence with IBM Cognos 7 there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the IBM website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PYI 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 is most often caused by a problem while downloading the PYI file. 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file PYI or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected PYI file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PYI file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PYI file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use IBM help.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted PYI 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 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. It is best to move PYI to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. 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 this does not work either, restart the device.
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