XMI File Issues: Why Your PC Won't Open XMI Files

Few things are as frustrating as receiving a file that your computer refuses to open up. Understanding the reason why it won't work is the first step to finding a solution. Here are some of the most common error messages and issues when opening XMI files.

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Common Error Messages

Error Message: The XMI File is Corrupt

The only solution to a corrupt file, is to download a new copy, or to ask the sender to resend the file.

Error Message: Can't Find Software to Open the XMI File

This error is quite easy to solve. Simply right-click on the XMI file and select EverQuest File, XML Metadata Interchange Format, or Winamp Extended MIDI File from the dropdown list to create a default file type association. In future, it should automatically open in the software you selected.

Common XMI-Related Issues

Issue: You Don't Have EverQuest File, XML Metadata Interchange Format, or Winamp Extended MIDI File Installed

You can simply download EverQuest File, XML Metadata Interchange Format, or Winamp Extended MIDI File software. XMI uses EverQuest File by default, but it is also compatible with XML Metadata Interchange Format, and Winamp Extended MIDI File. If you have EverQuest File, XML Metadata Interchange Format, or Winamp Extended MIDI File installed, try make make one of these software packages your default file association for the XMI file type extension.

Issue: You Have EverQuest File, XML Metadata Interchange Format, or Winamp Extended MIDI File Installed, But It's Still Not Working

If you have EverQuest File, XML Metadata Interchange Format, or Winamp Extended MIDI File installed and you still can't open the file, you should get in touch with the software developers for further assistance. See our chart below for who to contact:

Software Developer
EverQuest File Unknown
XML Metadata Interchange Format Microsoft Developer
Winamp Extended MIDI File Unknown
XMIT File Format IBM
XMill Compressed XML Dan Suciu AT&T Labs-Research and Hartmut Liefke University of Pennsylvania

Issue: You Can't Install EverQuest File, XML Metadata Interchange Format, or Winamp Extended MIDI File

If for some reason you can't or don't want to install EverQuest File, XML Metadata Interchange Format, or Winamp Extended MIDI File, you could also search online for free software that uses XMI files. But, as a word of caution, please be careful as many free software downloads are infected with malware or bundled with unwanted software.


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