Sorts of WCI Files

Leading WCI Type

.WCI

File Ext:	.wci
Classification:	Microsoft Indexing Service Catalog File

Catalog file was created by Indexing Service that included in Windows XP operating system. Indexing Service was replaced by Windows Search and Microsoft Search Server Express in higher Windows versions. This format is obsolete and no longer supported.

Programmer:	Microsoft Corporation
Division:	Data Files
Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.wci

Software Programs That Open The Microsoft Indexing Service Catalog File:

Windows XP by Microsoft Corporation

Windows

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Understanding WCI Issues

Issues Opening WCI Files

Windows XP is Not Installed

When trying to open your WCI file, you get the error "Can't Open WCI File Type". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Windows XP isn't installed on your PC. The OS won't know what to do with your WCI file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.

Tip: If you don't have Windows XP installed, and you know of another program to open your WCI file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Incorrect Windows XP Version

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Microsoft Indexing Service Catalog File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. Visit the Microsoft Corporation website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Windows XP. 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: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the WCI file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.

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

Other WCI File Issues

Although you might already have Windows XP or another WCI-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Microsoft Indexing Service Catalog File files. If you are still having problems opening WCI 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 WCI file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the WCI file in the Windows registry
• Corrupt install of Windows XP or other WCI-related program
• WCI file corruption
• Past or present virus infection has affected your WCI
• Drivers associated with WCI software need to be updated
• Windows has inadequate resources to open your Microsoft Indexing Service Catalog File file