GI File Extension

What is GI file?

GI is a disk image file format. GI files can be mounted as virtual disks and accessed like normal disks. GI images can be used to create optical data discs. GI format is associated with Roxio Creator tool, but is supported by many virtual disk tools. GI standard is not very popular and seldom used.

Disc images

Creating a disc image from a copyrighted disc is not considered a breach of copyright or license agreement provided that user has access to the original media disc. Creating virtual disks allows user to access data that would otherwise require a CD/DVD drive attached to the computer, and is a common solution used for extending the lifetime of optical disc or to speed up software installation process.

Programs which support GI file extension

The following listing features GI-compatible programs. Files with GI extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

Updated: 10/13/2022

How to open file with GI extension?

Problems with accessing GI may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Global Image 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. Download and install ImgBurn

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports GI files installed on the system. The most obvious solution is to download and install ImgBurn or one to the listed programs: IsoBuster, UltraISO, RecordNow. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download ImgBurn installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit LIGHTNING UK! website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update ImgBurn to the latest version

If the problems with opening GI files still occur even after installing ImgBurn, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of ImgBurn is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that ImgBurn cannot handle files with GI may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using ImgBurn.

Step 3. Set the default application to open GI files to ImgBurn

If you have the latest version of ImgBurn installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage GI on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the GI file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where ImgBurn is installed, check the Always use this app to open GI files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with GI extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select ImgBurn and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with GI extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the GI is not faulty

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

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

Should it happed that the GI 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 scanner detected that the GI file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the GI 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. If the GI file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Global Image file.

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

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with GI extension. In this case close the other applications.

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 Global Image file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with GI files affecting older versions of given software.

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