XWI File Extension

What is XWI file?

XWI is a file extension commonly associated with Star Wars: X-Wing Mission files. Star Wars: X-Wing Mission specification was created by LucasArts Entertainment Company, LLC. XWI file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. XWI file format, along with 1509 other file formats, belongs to the Game Files category. The most popular software that supports XWI files is X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter. On the official website of LucasArts Entertainment Company, LLC developer not only will you find detailed information about theX-Wing vs. TIE Fighter software, but also about XWI and other supported file formats.

Programs which support XWI file extension

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

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening XWI files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with XWI 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. Download and install X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter

Problems with opening and working with XWI files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with XWI files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support XWI files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit LucasArts Entertainment Company, LLC website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter and update if needed

If the problems with opening XWI files still occur even after installing X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter 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 XWI files are not compatible with X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter.

Step 3. Associate Star Wars: X-Wing Mission files with X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter

If you have the latest version of X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage XWI on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the XWI file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter is installed, check the Always use this app to open XWI files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with XWI extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with XWI extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the XWI is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the XWI file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the XWI file for viruses or malware

If the XWI is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. XWI file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

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

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

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Star Wars: X-Wing Mission file.

4. Check whether your system can handle X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter

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

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Star Wars: X-Wing Mission file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with XWI files affecting older versions of given software.

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