Tips to open A16 file
Can't open the A16 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open A16 files as well as a list of programs that support A16 files.
A16 file extension
| File Name |
Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed Format Archive (part 18) |
| File Developer |
ARJ Software, Inc. |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The A16 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the A16 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the A16 file on each system platform.
What is A16 file?
The file with the extension A16 is the Archive Files file type. The creator of this file is ARJ Software, Inc.. Additionally, the Archive Files category contains 619 of other files. Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed Format Archive (part 18) appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The ARJ32 application is recommended to open the file. It was released by ARJ Software, Inc.. There are also 5 alternative programs to handle the A16 file. You can use WinZip, 7-Zip, WinRAR, ZipZag in case ARJ32 cannot be used.
How to open A16 file?
An often recurring problem with Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed Format Archive (part 18) is that A16 is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file A16 to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the A16 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
The first step is to check if the computer has the ARJ32 program installed. To do this, enter the name ARJ32 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 A16 files.
Programs to open A16 file
Remember to download programs supporting A16 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ARJ32 with A16 files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the A16 file still does not use the ARJ32 program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. 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. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the ARJ32 application as the default for handling the A16 file.
Step 3. Update ARJ32 to the latest version
If, however, after binding ARJ32 with Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed Format Archive (part 18) there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the ARJ Software, Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the A16 file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the A16 file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the A16 file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected A16 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the A16 files changes over time. 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular A16 file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact ARJ Software, Inc.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted A16 files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the A16 file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the A16 file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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