LCI File Extension

What is LCI file?

Full format name of files that use LCI extension is IBM Voice Type Languages Newuser. IBM Voice Type Languages Newuser specification was created by IBM. Files with LCI extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with LCI extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. IBM Voice Type is by far the most used program for working with LCI files. Software named IBM Voice Type was created by IBM. In order to find more detailed information on the software and LCI files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support LCI file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support LCI files. Files with LCI suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with LCI extension?

Problems with accessing LCI may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with LCI extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install IBM Voice Type software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening LCI files is that no program that can handle LCI files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install IBM Voice Type. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support LCI files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading IBM Voice Type installed is by going to developer’s website (IBM) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of IBM Voice Type

If you already have IBM Voice Type installed on your systems and LCI files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of IBM Voice Type installed, it may not support LCI format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using IBM Voice Type.

Step 3. Set the default application to open LCI files to IBM Voice Type

After installing IBM Voice Type (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open LCI files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the LCI file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where IBM Voice Type is installed, check the Always use this app to open LCI files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with LCI extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with LCI extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the LCI is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper LCI file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The LCI may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the LCI is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the LCI file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic LCI file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the LCI file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the IBM Voice Type Languages Newuser file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open IBM Voice Type

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with LCI extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with IBM Voice Type Languages Newuser files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle LCI files.

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