KIX File Extension

What is KIX file?

Files with the KIX extension belong to the category of script files.

What do KIX files contain?

Contents of files with the KIX extension are instructions written in a scripting language named KiXtart. This allows for the creation of automatic software installation versions, simple games, and for verifying login correctness. The files with the KIX extension store commands and instructions that are executed by a dedicated application (a file named kix32.exe).

Can I open KIX files?

Instructions in files with the KIX extension are written using ASCII codes, thus these resources are de facto text files. For editing, you can use even the simplest Notepad. However, when creating complex or elaborate scripts written to files with the KIX extension, it is more convenient to use dedicated editors. These applications facilitate code creation by catching syntactic and typographical errors, highlighting syntax, managing comments, and many other useful features. Editors for files with the KIX extension also allow for the script to be run in a separate window, enabling a quick check of its correctness. However, when opening KIX files from an unknown source, it is necessary to be especially careful as the scripts contained within can damage the operating system or disrupt its security, by making changes such as enabling the installation of malicious software.

Programs which support KIX file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support KIX files. KIX files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 02/29/2024

How to open file with KIX extension?

Being unable to open files with KIX extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with KIX files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install KiXtart software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports KIX files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing KiXtart or different compatible program, such as Text editor, NotePad++ text editor. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading KiXtart installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of KiXtart

If you already have KiXtart installed on your systems and KIX 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. This can be one of the causes why KIX files are not compatible with KiXtart. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using KiXtart.

Step 3. Assign KiXtart to KIX files

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the KIX with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where KiXtart is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open KIX files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the KIX 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 KIX extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the KIX 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 KIX file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

Should it happed that the KIX is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the KIX file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If the KIX 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. When downloading the file with KIX 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

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 KiXtart

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

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with KiXtart Script Format file. It may be the case that the KIX files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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