Tips to open SDI file
Can't open the SDI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SDI files as well as a list of programs that support SDI files.
SDI file extension
| File Name |
Windows System Deployment Image |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Disk Image Files |
The SDI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SDI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SDI file on each system platform.
What is SDI file?
The file with the extension SDI is the Disk Image Files file type. The author of this format is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Disk Image Files category includes 203 related files. Windows System Deployment Image appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others.
How to open SDI file?
The most common problem when using Windows System Deployment Image is that a specific SDI is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open SDI, 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 SDI 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 Microsoft Windows Embedded Studio
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft Windows Embedded Studio is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Microsoft Windows Embedded Studio in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support SDI files.
Programs to open SDI file
Remember to download programs supporting SDI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft Windows Embedded Studio with SDI files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SDI file still does not use the Microsoft Windows Embedded Studio program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. 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 Microsoft Windows Embedded Studio application as the default for handling the SDI file.
Step 3. Update Microsoft Windows Embedded Studio to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Microsoft Windows Embedded Studio program with the Windows System Deployment Image file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SDI 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 SDI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to SDI files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our SDI file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SDI files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the SDI files changes over time. 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 SDI files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted SDI 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the SDI file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the SDI file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SDI file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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