PYI File Extension

What is PYI file?

PYI filename suffix is mostly used for IBM Cognos 7 files. IBM Cognos 7 specification was created by IBM. PYI file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with PYI extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports PYI files is IBM Cognos Business Intelligence. IBM Cognos Business Intelligence software was developed by IBM, and on its official website you may find more information about PYI files or the IBM Cognos Business Intelligence software program.

Programs which support PYI file extension

Programs that can handle PYI files are as follows. PYI files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with PYI extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening PYI files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with PYI 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. Download and install IBM Cognos Business Intelligence

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening PYI files is that no program that can handle PYI files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the IBM Cognos Business Intelligence developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support PYI files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download IBM Cognos Business Intelligence installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit IBM website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of IBM Cognos Business Intelligence and update if needed

If the problems with opening PYI files still occur even after installing IBM Cognos Business Intelligence, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of IBM Cognos Business Intelligence is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why PYI files are not compatible with IBM Cognos Business Intelligence. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using IBM Cognos Business Intelligence.

Step 3. Associate IBM Cognos 7 files with IBM Cognos Business Intelligence

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the PYI with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• 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 IBM Cognos Business Intelligence is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open PYI files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected PYI 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 IBM Cognos Business Intelligence and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with PYI extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the PYI file is complete and free of errors

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

1. Verify that the PYI in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the PYI file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. PYI file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the PYI file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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 PYI extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle IBM Cognos Business Intelligence

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with IBM Cognos 7 file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with PYI files affecting older versions of given software.

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