Opening a PQI File

The PQI file type is primarily associated with PQI Image.

PQI	File extension: PQI
	File type:	backup file

What is a PQI file

PQI files mostly belong to PQI Image.

The PQI file can serve different functions depending on its source. In most cases, it is used as a disk image backup file. This means that the file stores a complete copy of a drive, which can be used for system recovery or restoration.
Other uses include:

Disk Image Backup: some of these files are created by products like PQI Image, and they are known as drive image backup files. They capture the contents of a drive exactly.
Siemens PLC Backup: some are used as backups for Siemens PLC systems. These are also described as PowerQuest Partition Image backups and are associated with ProTool.
Phreeqc Interactive Input: some serve as input files for the Phreeqc geochemical software. For more details, you may visit the USGS Phreeqc webpage. This version is used to run chemical simulations.

FilExt.com tip: To open or view a PQI file, it is important to use the original software provided by the related company, as they usually incorporate the necessary decoding for the backup or image data. Opening these files in a standard text editor will not display the intended information.

How to open PQI files

You need a suitable software like PQI Image to open a PQI file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your PQI file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a PQI file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

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Programs that open and convert PQI files:

PQI Image
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. PQI files are often referred to as PQI Image disk images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
PhreeqcI
PhreeqcI Version 2 is a computer program for simulating chemical reactions and transport processes in natural or contaminated water.
PowerQuest Drive Imaging Software

Technical Data for PQI File Extension

File classification:

Disk Image

Related files:

vhd, dmg, recover, 002, pqo, fgd, img, iso, bak

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: pqiFile, FileType: pqi Image File, AppName: ImageExplorer

ProgramID: pqiFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\DriveImage7\Browser\PQIBrowser.exe %1

ProgramID: pqiFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\Browser\PQIBrowser.exe %1

ProgramID: pqiFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PowerQuest\Drive Image 2002\PQIEXP32.EXE %1

ProgramID: pqiFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PowerQuest\V2i Protector 2.0\Browser\PQIBrowser.exe %1

ProgramID: pqiFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Symantec\Norton Ghost\Browser\PQIBrowser.exe %1

ProgramID: pqiFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Norton Ghost\Browser\V2iBrowser.exe %1

ProgramID: pqiFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\PowerQuest\Drive Image 7.0\Browser\PQIBrowser.exe %1

ProgramID: pqiFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Norton SystemWorks\Norton Ghost\Browser\V2iBrowser.exe

ProgramID: pqiFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Norton Save and Restore\Browser\V2iBrowser.exe

ProgramID: pqiFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Symantec\Backup Exec System Recovery\Browser\V2iBrowser.exe

ProgramID: pqiFile
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\Drive Image 2002\PQIEXP32.EXE

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a pqi backup file is a special file format and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with PQI files

Associate the PQI file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open backup files. Because only the current version supports the latest PQI file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the manufacturer website after an available PQI Image update.
To make sure that your PQI file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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