.CGI File Recovery

Have files been deleted due to a user’s error or software error? Have you formatted a disk by accident and need to know how to recover the files? Read our .CGI file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

CGI File Recovery

What is a .CGI file?

A CGI file is a Common Gateway Interface (CGI) script that is executed by a web server to create dynamic pages. It is typically written in Perl or C programming languages. CGI scripts are often stored in the "cgi-bin" folder within a website directory on a web server and can only be edited if they are not pre-compiled.

What Are Common Causes of ".CGI" Files Lost or Failure?

There are several common causes for ".CGI" files to be lost or fail:

  1. Incorrect file permissions: If the file permissions are not set correctly, the server may not be able to access or execute the ".CGI" file, resulting in failure.
  2. File corruption: If the ".CGI" file becomes corrupted due to issues like incomplete downloads, disk errors, or software glitches, it may not function properly or be lost entirely.
  3. Server misconfiguration: If the server is not properly configured to handle ".CGI" files, it may fail to execute them or not recognize them as valid files.
  4. Incompatible server software: If the server software is not compatible with the ".CGI" file or its programming language, it may fail to execute the file correctly.
  5. Syntax errors: If there are syntax errors in the ".CGI" file's code, it may fail to execute properly or cause the server to crash.
  6. Missing dependencies: If the ".CGI" file relies on external libraries or modules that are not installed on the server, it may fail to execute or produce unexpected results.
  7. Insufficient server resources: If the server does not have enough memory, processing power, or disk space to handle the ".CGI" file, it may fail to execute or crash.
  8. Security restrictions: If the server has strict security measures in place, it may block or restrict the execution of ".CGI" files for safety reasons.
  9. Network connectivity issues: If there are network connectivity issues between the server and the client, the ".CGI" file may fail to load or execute properly.
  10. Human error: Mistakes made by developers or administrators, such as accidental deletion or improper configuration, can lead to the loss or failure of ".CGI" files.

How to recover lost ".CGI" files?

Sometimes while working with a computer, laptop or other stationary or mobile devices, you may encounter various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures, even in spite of regular updates and junk cleaning. As a result, an important ".CGI" file may be deleted.

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By no means should you think that the only way to recover a ".CGI" file is always to create it once more.

Use programs for recovering ".CGI" files if a file was lost after accidental or deliberate deleting, formatting the memory card or the internal storage, cleaning the storage device, after a virus attack or a system failure.

Programs to recover ".CGI" files

Looking for a way to get files back? In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard operating system tools, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

The tool recovers data from any devices, regardless of the cause of data loss.

Follow the directions below:

  1. Download Hetman Partition Recovery, install and start the program.

  2. The program will automatically scan the computer and display all hard disks and removable drives connected to it, as well as physical and local disks.

    File Recovery Software
  3. Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover ".CGI" files, and select analysis type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Analysis Type
  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Files that Can be Restored
  5. To find a file you need, use the program’s interface to open the folder it was deleted from, or go to the folder "Content-Aware Analysis" and select the required file type.

    Hetman Partition Recovery - Deep Scan
  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

    File Recovery Software - Files List for Recovery
  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

    Saving recovered files in Hetman Partition Recovery

How to open file with ".CGI" extension?

Looking for how to open a stereo common Gateway Interface Script image file file?

Programs that open ".CGI" files

Windows
File Viewer Plus File Viewer Plus
Richardson EditRocket Richardson EditRocket
Microsoft Notepad Microsoft Notepad
gVim gVim
Other <a href=text editor"> Other text editor
Mac
Bare Bones BBEdit Bare Bones BBEdit
MacroMates TextMate MacroMates TextMate
Richardson EditRocket Richardson EditRocket
Other <a href=text editor"> Other text editor
Linux
Richardson EditRocket Richardson EditRocket
Other <a href=text editor"> Other text editor

Additional Information

  • File type: Common Gateway Interface Script

  • File extension: .CGI

  • Developer: Невідомо

  • Category: Executable Files

  • Format: Text and Binary

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Vladimir Artiukh

Author: Vladimir Artiukh, Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

Oleg Afonin

Editor: Oleg Afonin, Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

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