Tips to open SPI file
Can't open the SPI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SPI files as well as a list of programs that support SPI files.
SPI file extension
| File Name |
ShadowProtect Incremental Backup Format |
| File Developer |
ShadowCraft Technology |
| File Category |
Backup Files |
The SPI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SPI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SPI file on each system platform.
What is SPI file?
The SPI file has been categorized as Backup Files. It was designed by ShadowCraft Technology. Additionally, the Backup Files category contains 243 of other files. ShadowProtect Incremental Backup Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The ShadowProtect application is recommended to open the file. It was released by StorageCraft Technology Corporation.
How to open SPI file?
An often recurring problem with ShadowProtect Incremental Backup Format is that SPI is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file SPI to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SPI 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 ShadowProtect
In this case, you should first verify that the ShadowProtect application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing ShadowProtect into the operating 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 SPI.
Programs to open SPI file
Remember to download programs supporting SPI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ShadowProtect with SPI files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SPI file still does not use the ShadowProtect 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the SPI file with the ShadowProtect application.
Step 3. Update ShadowProtect to the latest version
If, despite the association of the ShadowProtect program with the ShadowProtect Incremental Backup Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the StorageCraft Technology Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SPI file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the SPI file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file SPI or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected SPI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the SPI file. 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. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair SPI file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact ShadowCraft Technology
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted SPI 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the SPI file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the SPI file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SPI to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SPI file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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