Known VSI Files

Main VSI Affiliation

.VSI

File ID:	.vsi
Type:	Visual Studio Content Installer File

The VSI extension file is mainly linked with the Visual Studio Content Installer. It's an installation package that consists of files like add-ins, code snippets, controls, item templates, and starter kits. It's as well known as a "community component."

Company:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	Compressed Files
Subkey:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.vsi

Software Programs That Open The Visual Studio Content Installer File:

Microsoft Visual Studio by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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VSI File Complications

Frequent VSI Opening Issues

Microsoft Visual Studio Disappeared

When trying to open your VSI file, you get the error "Can't Open VSI File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have Microsoft Visual Studio installed for %%os%%. The typical path of opening your VSI with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: Another VSI-related program can be selected to open the file by clicking "Show Apps" and finding the application.

Incorrect Microsoft Visual Studio Version

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Visual Studio Content Installer File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. You will need to download a newer version of Microsoft Visual Studio if you don't have the right version. This issue mainly occurs when your Visual Studio Content Installer File file was created by a newer version of Microsoft Visual Studio than you have on your PC.

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

Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening VSI files are due to having the wrong version of Microsoft Visual Studio installed.

Other VSI File Opening Causes

Errors opening Visual Studio Content Installer File files can still occur even with the latest Microsoft Visual Studio software installed on your computer. If you are still having problems opening VSI files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Additional factors include:

• File references in the Windows Registry for VSI are wrong
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry VSI description
• Microsoft Visual Studio or another VSI application experienced a flawed installation
• The VSI itself is corrupted
• The VSI is infected with a virus
• Drivers associated with VSI software need to be updated
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Visual Studio Content Installer File file