Tips to open XI file
Can't open the XI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open XI files as well as a list of programs that support XI files.
XI file extension
| File Name |
Fasttracker 2 Extended Instrument Format |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The XI file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the XI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the XI file on each system platform.
What is XI file?
The file with the extension XI is the Audio Files file type. Audio Files consists of 771 similar files. Fasttracker 2 Extended Instrument Format is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. This file type can also be opened by 3 other programs. FL Studio, Fasttracker will apply when it is not possible to use MilkyTracker.
How to open XI file?
The most common problem when using Fasttracker 2 Extended Instrument Format is that a specific XI is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open XI, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the XI 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 MilkyTracker
In this case, you should first verify that the MilkyTracker application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing MilkyTracker into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file XI with MilkyTracker. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open XI files.
Programs to open XI file
Remember to download programs supporting XI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of MilkyTracker with XI files
If, despite the installed application, the XI file does not start in the MilkyTracker application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 MilkyTracker application as the default for handling the XI file.
Step 3. Update MilkyTracker to the latest version
If, despite the association of the MilkyTracker program with the Fasttracker 2 Extended Instrument Format 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 XI file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The XI file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the XI file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 XI file. Sometimes virus-infected XI files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the XI files changes over time. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged XI files.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted XI 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move XI to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the XI file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the XI file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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