SXI File Extension

What is SXI file?

Full format name of files that use SXI extension is StarOffice Impress Presentation. StarOffice Impress Presentation format was developed by Oracle. SXI file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Linux, Mac OS, Windows system platform. SXI file format, along with 1326 other file formats, belongs to the Data Files category. Apache OpenOffice supports SXI files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 7 other tools may also be used. Software named Apache OpenOffice was created by Apache Software Foundation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and SXI files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support SXI file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open SXI files divided into 3 categories according to system platform supported. Files with SXI 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 SXI extension?

Being unable to open files with SXI extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with SXI files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Apache OpenOffice software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports SXI files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Apache OpenOffice or different compatible program, such as LibreOffice, NeoOffice, IBM Lotus Symphony. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support SXI files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Apache OpenOffice installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Apache Software Foundation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Apache OpenOffice to the latest version

If you already have Apache OpenOffice installed on your systems and SXI 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. The reason that Apache OpenOffice cannot handle files with SXI may be that the software is outdated.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 Apache OpenOffice.

Step 3. Set the default application to open SXI files to Apache OpenOffice

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate SXI files with latest version of Apache OpenOffice 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

• Clicking the SXI 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
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Apache OpenOffice is installed, check the Always use this app to open SXI files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the SXI file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select Apache OpenOffice and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with SXI extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the SXI for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the SXI file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Check the SXI file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the SXI file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the SXI file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the SXI file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

Did you receive the SXI 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 SXI 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

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the StarOffice Impress Presentation file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Apache OpenOffice

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with SXI 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 StarOffice Impress Presentation file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with SXI files affecting older versions of given software.

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