VSI File Extension

What is VSI file?

Full format name of files that use VSI extension is Visual Studio Content Installer Format. Visual Studio Content Installer Format format was developed by Microsoft. Files with VSI extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with VSI extension are categorized as Compressed Files files. The Compressed Files subset comprises 236 various file formats. Users are advised to use Microsoft Visual Studio software for managing VSI files, although 1 other programs can also handle this type of file. Microsoft Visual Studio software was developed by Microsoft Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about VSI files or the Microsoft Visual Studio software program.

Programs which support VSI file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support VSI files. Files with VSI 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 VSI extension?

Problems with accessing VSI may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with VSI 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. Get the Microsoft Visual Studio

Problems with opening and working with VSI files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with VSI files being present on your machine. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Microsoft Visual Studio or different compatible program, such as Microsoft Visual Studio Installer. 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 Microsoft Visual Studio installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Microsoft Visual Studio

You still cannot access VSI files although Microsoft Visual Studio 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 VSI files are not compatible with Microsoft Visual Studio. The most recent version of Microsoft Visual Studio is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Microsoft Visual Studio to VSI files

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

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the VSI file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Microsoft Visual Studio installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open VSI files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the VSI file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with VSI extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the VSI for errors

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

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

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

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

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

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Visual Studio Content Installer Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Microsoft Visual Studio

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

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Visual Studio Content Installer Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with VSI files affecting older versions of given software.

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