What's the CSI File?

Reporter:   |   Amended: December 04, 2018

Microsoft Silver

CSI File Summary

There are four file types associated with the CSI File Extension, with the most widely-observed being the ContentServ Include File format. According to our database, five distinct software programs (conventionally, ContentServ CS EMMS Suite developed by ContentServ) will enable you to view these files. Generally, these files are considered Developer Files, but they can also be Temporary Files.

File Extension CSI is supported by Windows, Linux, and Mac operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. CSI files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

Interested to learn more about the CSI File Extension? We encourage you to view the detailed file information below to learn about the software that opens CSI files, and other troubleshooting tips.

Low
Prevalence
3956
Position

/ 11690

Active

Relevance

4

December

2018

Refreshed

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Known CSI Files

  4 known file types use this extension

Primary CSI File Association

.CSI
File Name:.csi
Category:ContentServ Include File

A CSI file is a source code file that may be used in reference with other files inside a ContentServ project. It may contain code that may include functions, variables, and other objects that can be used by other project files.

Author: ContentServ
File Category:Developer Files
Key: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.csi

Software Programs That Open The ContentServ Include File:


ContentServ CS EMMS Suite by ContentServ

Windows
Linux

Secondary CSI Associations

.CSI
File Name:.csi
Category:EdLog Program Data File
.CSI
File Name:.csi
Category:Microsoft SharePoint Server Temporary
.CSI
File Name:.csi
Category:Corel Script File

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CSI Usage


Primary Browsers

ChromeFirefoxInternet ExplorerEdgeSafariChrome: 64%Firefox: 12%Internet Explorer: 10%Edge: 9%Safari: 4%
Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Sources of CSI Problems


Frequent CSI Opening Issues

ContentServ CS EMMS Suite Removed

When trying to open your CSI file, you get the error "Can't Open CSI File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have ContentServ CS EMMS Suite installed for - . Your operating system cannot associate your CSI with ContentServ CS EMMS Suite, so double-clicking the file won't work.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens CSI files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Incorrect ContentServ CS EMMS Suite Version

It is possible that your version of ContentServ CS EMMS Suite isn't able to open your ContentServ Include File file due to incompatibility. If you've got the wrong version of ContentServ CS EMMS Suite installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Most of the time your ContentServ Include File file was created by a newer ContentServ CS EMMS Suite than what you have installed.


Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your CSI file and clicking "Properties".


Regardless, most of the CSI file opening problems relate to not having the right version of ContentServ CS EMMS Suite installed.


Other CSI File Issues

In the majority of cases, installing the right version of ContentServ CS EMMS Suite will resolve your issue. If you're still experiencing problems opening CSI files, there could be other computer problems. Problems unrelated to software:

  • CSI file type Registry entries are wrong
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry CSI description
  • ContentServ CS EMMS Suite or another CSI application experienced a flawed installation
  • The CSI itself is corrupted
  • Your CSI has adversely impacted by malware
  • CSI-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the ContentServ Include File file

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