Tips to open AFP file
Can't open the AFP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AFP files as well as a list of programs that support AFP files.
AFP file extension
| File Name |
FileProtector Encrypted Format |
| File Developer |
AndrosaSoft |
| File Category |
Encoded Files |
The AFP file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AFP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AFP file on each system platform.
What is AFP file?
The file with the extension AFP is the Encoded Files file type. The creator of this file is AndrosaSoft. In addition to this file, the Encoded Files category includes 236 related files. FileProtector Encrypted Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows.
How to open AFP file?
The most common problem when using FileProtector Encrypted Format is that a specific AFP is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that AFP files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AFP 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 FileProtector
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that FileProtector is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name FileProtector in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file AFP with FileProtector. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open AFP files.
Programs to open AFP file
Remember to download programs supporting AFP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of FileProtector with AFP files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the AFP file still does not use the FileProtector 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 FileProtector application as the default for handling the AFP file.
Step 3. Update FileProtector to the latest version
If, despite the association of the FileProtector program with the FileProtector Encrypted Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AFP file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
The AFP file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the AFP file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. 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 AFP or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected AFP file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of AFP 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 the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair AFP file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted AFP 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the AFP file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the AFP file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file AFP to close. However, some background programs may block the AFP file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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