Tips to open AFT file
Can't open the AFT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AFT files as well as a list of programs that support AFT files.
AFT file extension
| File Name |
Ancestry.com Family Tree Database |
| File Developer |
Ancestry.com |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The AFT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AFT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AFT file on each system platform.
What is AFT file?
The file in the AFT format belongs to the Data Files category. The author of this format is Ancestry.com. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. Ancestry.com Family Tree Database 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. The Family Tree Maker application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Ancestry.com Inc..
How to open AFT file?
The most common problem when using Ancestry.com Family Tree Database is that a specific AFT is not associated with the program. This causes the file AFT to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AFT 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 Family Tree Maker
The first step is to check if the computer has the Family Tree Maker program installed. This can be achieved by typing Family Tree Maker into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file AFT with Family Tree Maker. Below is a list of programs that support the file AFT.
Programs to open AFT file
Remember to download programs supporting AFT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Family Tree Maker with AFT files
If, despite the installed application, the AFT file does not start in the Family Tree Maker 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Family Tree Maker application as the default for handling the AFT file.
Step 3. Update Family Tree Maker to the latest version
If, however, after binding Family Tree Maker with Ancestry.com Family Tree Database there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Ancestry.com Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AFT file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not 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 AFT file contents when downloading or copying. 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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file AFT or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected AFT 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 AFT 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.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular AFT file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Ancestry.com, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted AFT files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. It is best to move AFT to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the AFT file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the AFT file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the AFT file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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