File Extension Database

Open PQI File

PQI extension files, or PowerQuest Drive, are image files created by PowerQuest drive imaging software, which creates an exact copy of a hard drive for backup purposes.

PowerQuest Drive is a drive cloning software package for Intel-based computers, developed and distributed by the former PowerQuest Corporation.

Starting with version 7 of Drive Image, it became the basis for Norton Ghost 9.0, which was released to retail markets in August 2004, which was a competing product, developed by Binary Research, before Symantec bought the company in 1998.

The PQI format file can be used to restore a hard drive in the event of a crash or failure.

PQI files can be opened with PowerQuest's PQIBrowser or with Symantec Norton Ghost, which is part of Norton SystemWorks.

Software for working with a PQI file

Symantec Ghost Solution Suite (Not Available)
PowerQuest PQIBrowser (Not Available)

How Can I Open PQI File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open PQI file is to find a PQI file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PQI file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open PQI file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as PQI file opener then try to search online for "PQI viewer", "application to open PQI file" or "open PQI file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open PQI file

How Can I Open PQI File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a PQI file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a PQI file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with PQI file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as PQI file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open PQI file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open PQI file then try to search for "PQI viewer", "application to open PQI file" or "read PQI file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read PQI file

How Can I Open PQI File on Android

If you downloaded a PQI file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded PQI file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "PQI".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "PQI viewer", "PQI file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open PQI File on iPhone or iPad

To open PQI File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the PQI file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "PQI". This way you can find apps which can open PQI files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "PQI viewer" or "PQI file" online in your favorite search engine.

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