FYI File Extension

What is FYI file?

Full format name of files that use FYI extension is FLOWCAL Desktop. FLOWCAL Desktop specification was created by Flow-Cal, Inc.. FYI files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. FYI file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing FYI files is FLOWCAL Desktop. On the official website of Flow-Cal, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theFLOWCAL Desktop software, but also about FYI and other supported file formats.

Programs which support FYI file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support FYI files. Files with FYI 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 FYI extension?

Problems with accessing FYI may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to FLOWCAL Desktop 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 FLOWCAL Desktop software

Problems with opening and working with FYI files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with FYI files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install FLOWCAL Desktop. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading FLOWCAL Desktop installed is by going to developer’s website (Flow-Cal, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update FLOWCAL Desktop to the latest version

If the problems with opening FYI files still occur even after installing FLOWCAL Desktop, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of FLOWCAL Desktop is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that FLOWCAL Desktop cannot handle files with FYI may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of FLOWCAL Desktop should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign FLOWCAL Desktop to FYI files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate FYI files with latest version of FLOWCAL Desktop you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the FYI file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the FLOWCAL Desktop installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open FYI files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected FYI file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select FLOWCAL Desktop and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with FYI extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the FYI for 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 FYI file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the FYI file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the FYI is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the FYI file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. FYI file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

Did you receive the FYI file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with FYI extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the FLOWCAL Desktop file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run FLOWCAL Desktop

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with FLOWCAL Desktop files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the FYI files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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