Known KIX Files

Dominant KIX File Type

.KIX

Formatting:	.kix
Group:	KiXtart Script File

A KIX file is a script written in the KiX programming language. It includes built-in functionality for easy scripting and supports Active Directory Services Interface (ADSI), ActiveX Data Objects (ADO), and Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI) functions.

Organization:	Ruud Van Velsen
Kind:	Executable Files
Entry:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.kix

Software Programs That Open The KiXtart Script File:

Notepad++ by Don Ho

Windows

Mac

Linux

Sublime Text by Sublime HQ Pty Ltd

Windows

Mac

Linux

Atom by GitHub, Inc.

Windows

Mac

Linux

PSPad by Open Source

Windows

KixTart by Ruud Van Velsen

Windows

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Troubleshoot KIX Files

Frequent KIX Opening Issues

Notepad++ is Not Installed

If you attempt to load your KIX file, you experience a message such as "Can't Open KIX Files". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Notepad++ for %%os%% installed on your computer. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the KIX file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.

Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your KIX, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").

Outdated Notepad++

Your KiXtart Script File file is incompatible with Notepad++ because you might have the wrong version installed. If you do not have the proper version Notepad++ (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. Your KiXtart Script File file was probably created by a newer release of Notepad++ than what's currently installed your computer.

Tip: Right-clicking on your KIX, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.

Primarily, problems experienced when opening KIX files are due to having the incorrect version of Notepad++ installed on your computer.

Other Causes of KIX File Opening Problems

You can still experience errors opening KIX files even with the latest version of Notepad++ installed on your PC. Other KIX opening errors can be created by other system problems inside of %%os%%. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for KIX
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry KIX description
• Defective install of a KIX program, such as Notepad++
• Something has caused file corruption of your KIX
• Your KIX has adversely impacted by malware
• Drivers associated with KIX software need to be updated
• Windows cannot load your KiXtart Script File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)