Tips to open A12 file
Can't open the A12 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open A12 files as well as a list of programs that support A12 files.
A12 file extension
| File Name |
Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed Format Archive (part 14) |
| File Developer |
ARJ Software, Inc. |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The A12 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the A12 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the A12 file on each system platform.
What is A12 file?
The A12 file has been categorized as Archive Files. The author of this format is ARJ Software, Inc.. Additionally, the Archive Files category contains 619 of other files. Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed Format Archive (part 14) is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use ARJ32 to handle this file. This is a program created by ARJ Software, Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 5 other programs. You can use WinZip, 7-Zip, WinRAR, ZipZag in case ARJ32 cannot be used.
How to open A12 file?
The main problem with Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed Format Archive (part 14) is that the A12 file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open A12, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the A12 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 ARJ32
In this case, you should first verify that the ARJ32 application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name ARJ32 into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support A12 files.
Programs to open A12 file
Remember to download programs supporting A12 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ARJ32 with A12 files
If, despite the installed application, the A12 file does not start in the ARJ32 application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the A12 file with the ARJ32 program.
Step 3. Update ARJ32 to the latest version
If, despite the association of the ARJ32 program with the Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed Format Archive (part 14) file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the ARJ Software, Inc. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the A12 file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the A12 file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file A12 or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected A12 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the A12 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular A12 file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting ARJ Software, Inc., but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file A12 except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
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 A12 file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the A12 file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the A12 file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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