Tips to open ABF file
Can't open the ABF file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ABF files as well as a list of programs that support ABF files.
ABF file extension
| File Name |
Analysis Services Backup Format |
| File Developer |
Microsoft |
| File Category |
Backup Files |
The ABF file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ABF files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ABF file on each system platform.
What is ABF file?
The ABF file has been categorized as Backup Files. It was designed by Microsoft. Additionally, the Backup Files category contains 243 of other files. Analysis Services Backup Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional.
How to open ABF file?
The most common problem when using Analysis Services Backup Format is that a specific ABF is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open ABF, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ABF 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 Microsoft SQL Server 2012
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Microsoft SQL Server 2012 into the system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file ABF with Microsoft SQL Server 2012. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open ABF files.
Programs to open ABF file
Remember to download programs supporting ABF files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Microsoft SQL Server 2012 with ABF files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the ABF file still does not use the Microsoft SQL Server 2012 program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ABF file with the Microsoft SQL Server 2012 application.
Step 3. Update Microsoft SQL Server 2012 to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Microsoft SQL Server 2012 program, it is possible that Analysis Services Backup Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ABF file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The ABF file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to ABF 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 quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our ABF file. Sometimes virus-infected ABF files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of ABF file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair ABF file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ABF 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. Copying the ABF file to another location will fix the problem.
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. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ABF file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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