FIV File Extension

What is FIV file?

FIV filename suffix is mostly used for File Investigator files. File Investigator format was developed by Forensic Innovations, Inc.. FIV files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. FIV file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The most popular software that supports FIV files is File Investigator. Software named File Investigator was created by Forensic Innovations, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and FIV files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support FIV file extension

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

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening FIV files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with FIV files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install File Investigator software

Problems with opening and working with FIV files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with FIV files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the File Investigator developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading File Investigator installed is by going to developer’s website (Forensic Innovations, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of File Investigator and update if needed

If you already have File Investigator installed on your systems and FIV 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 FIV files are not compatible with File Investigator. The latest version of File Investigator should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate File Investigator files with File Investigator

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

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 FIV file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where File Investigator is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open FIV files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with FIV extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select File Investigator and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with FIV extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the FIV for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the FIV file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the FIV file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the FIV is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the FIV file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If the FIV 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. It could happen the the download process of file with FIV 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.

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

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run File Investigator

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with File Investigator files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with FIV files affecting older versions of given software.

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