.INX File Type
File extension: INX or .inx
Description: InstallShield Compiled Rules File and Adobe InDesign Interchange format
Author of the .inx file extension: InstallShield Software Corporation and Adobe
Category: Installer and Miscellaneous
Programs that use the .inx file type: Various installation programs and Adobe InDesign
Explanation of .inx file extensions:
The .inx file extension belongs to InstallShield files. InstallShield is a Windows installer that many different software manufacturers use to help users easily install their software.
In addition, Adobe’s InDesign software uses an .inx file extension for certain exporting tasks. This type of .inx file is an XML file that contains information about an InDesign document such as fonts, margins, colors, and other information.
Typical problems associated with the .inx file extension:
One of the most common problems with Abobe .inx files is that trying to open an InDesign CS2 .inx file in InDesign CS often causes InDesign CS to crash.
Another common .inx problem occurs when the Windows registry contains invalid instructions or has had references to .inx files removed by spyware or other processes.
Solutions/Recommendations:
If you are trying to install a software program that uses InstallShield and you are having problems with the installation, check with the software manufacturer’s website to see if there are known issues with their installation program. Because failed installations can cause severe corruption in your Windows registry, be sure to run a registry cleaner to clean up the remnants left behind from the failed installations.
If InDesign CS is crashing when you try to open an .inx file created in InDesign CS2, try updating your software to the latest version. Adobe regularly releases updates that address known issues including compatibility issues such as this one. You can also try disabling Color Management before trying to open the file. Go to Edit, Color Settings, and deselect Enable Color Management. Click OK and try opening your .inx file.
Associated links:
InstallShield - http://www.macrovision.com/products/installation/installshield.htm
Adobe Downloads - http://www.adobe.com/downloads/
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