Tips to open A18 file
Can't open the A18 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open A18 files as well as a list of programs that support A18 files.
A18 file extension
| File Name |
Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed Format Archive (part 20) |
| File Developer |
ARJ Software, Inc. |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The A18 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the A18 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the A18 file on each system platform.
What is A18 file?
The A18 file has been categorized as Archive Files. The author of this format is ARJ Software, Inc.. In addition to this file, the Archive Files category includes 619 related files. Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed Format Archive (part 20) appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is ARJ32. This was created by ARJ Software, Inc.. Alternatively, you can use 5 other programs. You can use WinZip, 7-Zip, WinRAR, ZipZag in case ARJ32 cannot be used.
How to open A18 file?
The most common problem when using Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed Format Archive (part 20) is that a specific A18 is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that A18 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the A18 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
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ARJ32 is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name ARJ32 in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file A18.
Programs to open A18 file
Remember to download programs supporting A18 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ARJ32 with A18 files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the A18 file still does not use the ARJ32 program, it means no 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 select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the A18 file with the ARJ32 program.
Step 3. Update ARJ32 to the latest version
If, however, after binding ARJ32 with Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed Format Archive (part 20) 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 A18 file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to A18 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. 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 A18 file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover A18 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of A18 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged A18 files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact ARJ Software, Inc.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file A18 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the A18 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file A18 to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the A18 file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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