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CEI File Extension

CRiSP Harvest
  • Developer
    School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, University of Washington
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What is CEI file?

CEI is a file extension commonly associated with CRiSP Harvest files. School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, University of Washington defined the CRiSP Harvest format standard. CEI files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. CEI file format, along with 1305 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. The software recommended for managing CEI files is CRiSP Harvest. Software named CRiSP Harvest was created by School of Aquatic & Fishery Sciences, University of Washington. In order to find more detailed information on the software and CEI files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support CEI file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support CEI files. Files with CEI extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

Programs that support CEI file

How to open file with CEI extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening CEI files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to CRiSP Harvest files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install CRiSP Harvest software

Install software to open CEI file The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening CEI files is that no program that can handle CEI files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download CRiSP Harvest and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit CRiSP Harvest website and download the installer.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of CRiSP Harvest

Update software that support file extension CEIIf the problems with opening CEI files still occur even after installing CRiSP Harvest, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of CRiSP Harvest is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that CRiSP Harvest cannot handle files with CEI may be that the software is outdated. The most recent version of CRiSP Harvest is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate CRiSP Harvest files with CRiSP Harvest

After installing CRiSP Harvest (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open CEI files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Associate software with CEI file on Windows

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

  • Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the CEI file
  • Select Choose another app → More apps
  • Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where CRiSP Harvest is installed, check the Always use this app to open CEI files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button
Associate software with CEI file on Mac

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

  • Right-click the CEI file and 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
  • Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with CEI extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the CEI file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the CEI file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

Check CEI file for viruses
1. The CEI may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the CEI is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the CEI file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. CEI file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with CEI extension is complete and error-free

If you obtained the problematic CEI file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with CEI extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the CRiSP Harvest file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open CRiSP Harvest

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with CRiSP Harvest file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle CEI files.

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