HI File Extension

What is HI file?

Full format name of files that use HI extension is MacMAME High Scores Format. MacMAME High Scores Format specification was created by The MAME Team. HI file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Mac OS, Windows system platform. Files with HI extension are categorized as Game Files files. The Game Files subset comprises 1509 various file formats. Users are advised to use MAME software for managing HI files, although 3 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named MAME was created by Nicola Salmoria and the MAME team. In order to find more detailed information on the software and HI files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support HI file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open HI files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. Files with HI 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 HI extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening HI files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with HI 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 MAME software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports HI files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing MAME or different compatible program, such as MacMAME, MAME OS X, ExtraMAME. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download MAME installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Nicola Salmoria and the MAME team website and download from their official repositories.

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

You still cannot access HI files although MAME is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that MAME cannot handle files with HI may be that the software is outdated.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 MAME.

Step 3. Set the default application to open HI files to MAME

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

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the HI 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 MAME is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open HI files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

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

Step 4. Verify that the HI is not faulty

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 HI file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

Should it happed that the HI is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the HI file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the HI file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If the HI file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with HI extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the MacMAME High Scores Format file again.

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

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

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with MacMAME High Scores Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with HI files affecting older versions of given software.

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