WXI File Extension

What is WXI file?

Full format name of files that use WXI extension is WiX Include. Microsoft Corporation defined the WiX Include format standard. WXI file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. WXI file format, along with 1205 other file formats, belongs to the Developer Files category. Windows Installer XML is by far the most used program for working with WXI files. Windows Installer XML software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about WXI files or the Windows Installer XML software program.

Programs which support WXI file extension

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

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening WXI files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with WXI files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with WXI files.

Step 1. Get the Windows Installer XML

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening WXI files is that no program that can handle WXI files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Windows Installer XML developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading Windows Installer XML installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Windows Installer XML and update if needed

You still cannot access WXI files although Windows Installer XML is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Windows Installer XML installed, it may not support WXI format. The most recent version of Windows Installer XML is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate WiX Include files with Windows Installer XML

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

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the WXI file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Windows Installer XML is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open WXI files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected WXI file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with WXI extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the WXI for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the WXI file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the WXI file for viruses or malware

If the WXI is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the WXI file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the WXI 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 WXI 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 WXI 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. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the WiX Include file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Windows Installer XML

If the systems has insufficient resources to open WXI files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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 WiX Include files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with WXI files affecting older versions of given software.

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