SXI File Issues: Why Your PC Won't Open SXI 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 SXI files.

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Common Error Messages

Error Message: The SXI 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 SXI File

This error is quite easy to solve. Simply right-click on the SXI file and select OpenOffice.org Presentation File or StarOffice Presentation File from the dropdown list to create a default file type association. In future, it should automatically open in OpenOffice.org Presentation File or StarOffice Presentation File that you selected.

Common SXI-Related Issues

Issue: You Don't Have OpenOffice.org Presentation File or StarOffice Presentation File Installed

You can simply download OpenOffice.org Presentation File or StarOffice Presentation File software. SXI uses OpenOffice.org Presentation File by default, but it is also compatible with StarOffice Presentation File. If you have StarOffice Presentation File installed, try make make one of these software packages your default file association for the SXI file type extension.

Issue: You Have OpenOffice.org Presentation File or StarOffice Presentation File Installed, But It's Still Not Working

If you have OpenOffice.org Presentation File or StarOffice Presentation 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
OpenOffice.org Presentation File OpenOffice.org
StarOffice Presentation File Sun Microsystems Inc.

Issue: You Can't Install OpenOffice.org Presentation File or StarOffice Presentation File

If for some reason you can't or don't want to install OpenOffice.org Presentation File or StarOffice Presentation File, you could also search online for free software that uses SXI 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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