Tips to open RI file
Can't open the RI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RI files as well as a list of programs that support RI files.
RI file extension
| File Name |
Lotus 1-2-3 Data |
| File Developer |
IBM |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The RI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RI file on each system platform.
What is RI file?
The RI file has been categorized as Misc Files. It was designed by IBM. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Lotus 1-2-3 Data is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Lotus 1-2-3 application is recommended to open the file. It was released by IBM.
How to open RI file?
The main problem with Lotus 1-2-3 Data is that the RI file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open RI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RI 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 Lotus 1-2-3
The first step is to check if the computer has the Lotus 1-2-3 program installed. To do this, enter the name Lotus 1-2-3 into the system search engine. 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 RI.
Programs to open RI file
Remember to download programs supporting RI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Lotus 1-2-3 with RI files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the RI file still does not use the Lotus 1-2-3 program, it means no association. 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. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Lotus 1-2-3 application as the default for handling the RI file.
Step 3. Update Lotus 1-2-3 to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Lotus 1-2-3 program, it is possible that Lotus 1-2-3 Data requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the IBM page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RI 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the RI file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our RI file. Sometimes virus-infected RI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the RI file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged RI files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting IBM, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted RI 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. It is best to move RI to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the RI file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. 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 the problem persists, restart the machine.
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