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CISO File Extension

Wii Compressed Game Image

What is CISO file?

CISO is a file extension commonly associated with Wii Compressed Game Image files. Files with CISO extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. CISO file format, along with 203 other file formats, belongs to the Disk Image Files category. Users are advised to use Wii Backup Manager software for managing CISO files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named Wii Backup Manager was created by fig. In order to find more detailed information on the software and CISO files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support CISO file extension

Programs that can handle CISO files are as follows. CISO files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Programs that support CISO file

How to open file with CISO extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening CISO files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Wii Compressed Game Image files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with CISO files.

Step 1. Download and install Wii Backup Manager

Install software to open CISO file Problems with opening and working with CISO files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with CISO files being present on your machine. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Wii Backup Manager or different compatible program, such as Wii Backup Fusion. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support CISO files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Wii Backup Manager installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit fig website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Wii Backup Manager

Update software that support file extension CISOIf you already have Wii Backup Manager installed on your systems and CISO files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why CISO files are not compatible with Wii Backup Manager. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Wii Backup Manager.

Step 3. Set the default application to open CISO files to Wii Backup Manager

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate CISO files with latest version of Wii Backup Manager you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Associate software with CISO file on Windows

Change the default application in Windows

  • Right-click the CISO 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 Wii Backup Manager is installed, check the Always use this app to open CISO files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button
Associate software with CISO file on Mac

Change the default application in Mac OS

  • Right-click the CISO file and select Information
  • Open the Open with section by clicking its name
  • 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 CISO extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

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

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 CISO file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

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

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the CISO file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the CISO 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.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle Wii Backup Manager

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support CISO files. Close all running programs and try opening the CISO file.

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 Wii Compressed Game Image file. It may be the case that the CISO files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

Conversion of a CISO file

File Conversions from CISO extension to a different format
File conversions from other format to CISO file
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