Tips to open ACU file
Can't open the ACU file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ACU files as well as a list of programs that support ACU files.
ACU file extension
| File Name |
Machine Independent COBOL Object |
| File Developer |
Micro Focus International plc |
| File Category |
Developer Files |
The ACU file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ACU files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ACU file on each system platform.
What is ACU file?
The file with the extension ACU is the Developer Files file type. It was designed by Micro Focus International plc. In addition to this file, the Developer Files category includes 1205 related files. Machine Independent COBOL Object is most often found on 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use ACUCOBOL-GT to handle this file. This is a program created by Micro Focus International plc.
How to open ACU file?
An often recurring problem with Machine Independent COBOL Object is that ACU is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that ACU files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ACU file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.
Step 1. Install ACUCOBOL-GT
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ACUCOBOL-GT is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name ACUCOBOL-GT into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open ACU files.
Programs to open ACU file
Remember to download programs supporting ACU files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ACUCOBOL-GT with ACU files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ACU file still does not use the ACUCOBOL-GT program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the ACUCOBOL-GT application as the default for handling the ACU file.
Step 3. Update ACUCOBOL-GT to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the ACUCOBOL-GT program, it is possible that Machine Independent COBOL Object requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Micro Focus International plc website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ACU file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to ACU files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the ACU file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected ACU files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ACU file. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair ACU file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Micro Focus International plc
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ACU files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the ACU file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the ACU file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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