Open RMI File

Commonly associated with RealMedia, Remote Method Invocation (RMI) files are associated with a number of applications and, as a result, can be opened and used in a variety of ways. These multimedia files are audio files used primarily by RealPlayer, an audio and video player with streaming functionality. At the same time, RMI files also serve as a Java remote method invocation file format used to facilitate object-oriented programming and execution.

RealMedia Files

RMI files, when associated with RealMedia, are typically audio files. These can be opened using a variety of multimedia playback software. The most common software used is RealPlayer, which is specifically designed for this purpose. RealPlayer is a free media player available for download.

Additionally, RMI format files can be opened using other media players, such as VLC Media Player and Winamp. These players can offer greater flexibility and compatibility with other media formats too.

Java RMI Files

RMI files are also a component of Java's object-oriented programming. In this context, Remote Method Invocation (RMI) allows a Java object to invoke methods on an object running on another machine. This different use of RMI files requires a separate set of tools for access and manipulation.

Files of this type can be opened and edited using Eclipse, a popular integrated development environment (IDE) used for Java development. Another commonly-used IDE for handling these files is IntelliJ IDEA. Both these IDEs facilitate the development and manipulation of Java RMI files.

RMI File Important Information

While RMI files can serve different purposes, it's essential to understand which format you're dealing with when attempting to open one. If you're encountering difficulties with opening an RMI file, it's normally a good indicator that you're trying to open the file in the wrong software.

Updating your software applications can also resolve issues with opening and using RMI files. Oftentimes, these issues are due to software not being updated, causing it to fall out of sync with the updated format of RMI files.

Knowing how to distinguish and handle RMI files accordingly is key to seamlessly working with these unique formats.

How to open RMI files

Typical RMI application file locations:

  • %ProgramFiles%\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe /Open "%L"
  • "C:\Program Files (x86)\Windows Media Player\wmplayer.exe" /Play "%L"

Typical RMI mime types:

  • audio/mid

Frequently used application names to open RMI files:

Frequently associated Windows objects:

  • MIDFile
  • WMP11.AssocFile.MIDI

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