NVI File Extension

What is NVI file?

NVI filename suffix is mostly used for NVIDIA Driver Format files. NVIDIA Driver Format specification was created by NVIDIA. NVI file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with NVI extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports NVI files is NVIDIA Graphics Driver.

Programs which support NVI file extension

Programs that can handle NVI files are as follows. Files with NVI 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.

How to open file with NVI extension?

Being unable to open files with NVI extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with NVI extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install NVIDIA Graphics Driver software

Problems with opening and working with NVI files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with NVI files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the NVIDIA Graphics Driver 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 NVIDIA Graphics Driver 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 NVIDIA Graphics Driver

You still cannot access NVI files although NVIDIA Graphics Driver is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why NVI files are not compatible with NVIDIA Graphics Driver. The most recent version of NVIDIA Graphics Driver is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign NVIDIA Graphics Driver to NVI files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate NVI files with latest version of NVIDIA Graphics Driver you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the NVI file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the NVIDIA Graphics Driver installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open NVI files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the NVI file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select NVIDIA Graphics Driver and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with NVI extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the NVI 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 NVI file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

Should it happed that the NVI is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the NVI file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. NVI file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the NVI file’s structure is intact

If you obtained the problematic NVI 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. If the NVI file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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 NVIDIA Driver Format file.

4. Check whether your system can handle NVIDIA Graphics Driver

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

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 NVIDIA Driver Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with NVI files affecting older versions of given software.

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