Types of KIA Files

Primary KIA File Association

.KIA

File Format:	.kia
File Type:	Kidspiration Activity

Created by:	Inspiration Software Inc.
File Category:	Data Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.kia

Software Programs That Open The Kidspiration Activity:

Kidspiration by Inspiration Software Inc.

Windows

Mac

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening KIA Files

Common Problems Opening KIA Files

Kidspiration is Not Installed

When you double-click your KIA file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Kidspiration for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.

Tip: If you know of another program that can open your KIA file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of Kidspiration is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Kidspiration Activity file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Kidspiration (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of KIA file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening KIA files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of KIA File Opening Problems

Although you might already have Kidspiration or another KIA-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Kidspiration Activity files. If you are still having problems opening KIA files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid KIA file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the KIA file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the KIA format
• Your KIA file is corrupted (issues with your Kidspiration Activity file itself)
• Your KIA is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your KIA file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Kidspiration Activity format