How to Open Xl Attachments in E-mail
A file that has the extended Instrument (XI) extension is an audio sample file that usually contains either sound effects or song clips. XI files are small and easy to transfer, but most standard audio playback programs cannot open them. If you have been sent an email that contains an XI file attachment, you must download and install a separate program capable of opening the file.
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Instructions
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Download a program capable of opening XI files such as FMJ Awave Studio, which can be found at http://www.fmjsoft.com/download/awave.html. Click the download link and choose Save File. Wait for the file to finish downloading and then close your web browser.
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Right-click on the program file and choose Extract Here. Open the new folder that appears. Double-click the installation file inside the folder. Click Allow and then click Next. Click Install and then wait for the program to finish installing to your hard drive. Click Finish to close the installation window.
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Open the email with the attached XI file and right-click the file name. Choose Save As from the pop-up menu. Locate the folder where you want the XI file to be saved. Click the name of the folder and then click Save.
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Open the program you have downloaded. Click File and then click Open File. Click Formats and then choose the XI format.
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Scroll through the folders on your computer's hard drive and locate the folder where you saved the XI file. Click the name of the XI file and then click Open.
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Tips & Warnings
If you don't want to save the XI file to your hard drive, choose Open instead of Save when you right-click the XI attachment.
Malicious virus software can be hidden inside any type of file with a file extension. Only open email attachments from people you trust, and always make sure to scan the file with your computer's virus scanner before opening it. If the file contains a Trojan virus, the sender may not even be aware that the file is corrupt.
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