Tips to open WXI file
Can't open the WXI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open WXI files as well as a list of programs that support WXI files.
WXI file extension
| File Name |
WiX Include |
| File Developer |
Microsoft Corporation |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The WXI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the WXI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the WXI file on each system platform.
What is WXI file?
The WXI file has been categorized as Developer Files. The author of this format is Microsoft Corporation. Developer Files consists of 1205 similar files. WiX Include is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. It is recommended to use Windows Installer XML to handle this file. This is a program created by Microsoft Corporation.
How to open WXI file?
The main problem with WiX Include is that the WXI file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open WXI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the WXI 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 Windows Installer XML
In this case, you should first verify that the Windows Installer XML application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Windows Installer XML into the 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 WXI files.
Programs to open WXI file
Remember to download programs supporting WXI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Windows Installer XML with WXI files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the WXI file to open in the Windows Installer XML application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the WXI file with the Windows Installer XML program.
Step 3. Update Windows Installer XML to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Windows Installer XML program with the WiX Include 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 Microsoft Corporation page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the WXI 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 WXI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to WXI files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our WXI file. However, remember that not every infected WXI file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of WXI file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
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 WXI files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted WXI 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 WXI file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the WXI 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. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the WXI file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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