How to Open MDI (Microsoft Document Imaging) Format with Office 2007

The problem happens because “Microsoft Document Image Writer” feature is not installed by default when you run Office 2007 setup. So in order to open and view or print the MDI files with Office 2007 installed, try one of the following workaround or resolution.
Firstly, you can insert the file or drag and drop the MDI file into a OneNote page to view it instantly.
Second is a permanent solution, by installing Microsoft Document Imaging Writer and its corresponding support for the file format.
1. Go to Control Panel
, select “Uninstall a program” link under Programs section.”
2. High Microsoft Office 2007
(it may show Ultimate, Enterprise, Professional, Small Business, Home and Student, etc).
3. Click on “Change” located on the navigation link near the top of the window.
4. Select “Add or Remove Features”, then click “Continue”.
5. Expand “Office Tools” section.
6. Click on the drop down list for “Microsoft Office Document Imaging” and select “Run all from My Computer”.
7. Click “Continue”.
8. Click “Close” when installation done.
A new virtual printer “Microsoft Office Document Imaging Writer” is created and allows you to print to MDI format (a TIFF variant). And from now onwards you should be able to open any MDI files by simply double click on them. If you still can’t, try to restart your computer.