Tips to open AGA file
Can't open the AGA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AGA files as well as a list of programs that support AGA files.
AGA file extension
| File Name |
ArcGIS ArcGlobe |
| File Developer |
Esri |
| File Category |
Graphic Files |
The AGA file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AGA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AGA file on each system platform.
What is AGA file?
The AGA file has been categorized as Graphic Files. It was designed by Esri. Graphic Files consists of 524 similar files. ArcGIS ArcGlobe is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The ArcGIS Desktop application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Esri. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. The ArcReader programs will also handle the file when the ArcGIS Desktop program does not fulfill its role.
How to open AGA file?
The main problem with ArcGIS ArcGlobe is that the AGA file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that AGA files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AGA 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 ArcGIS Desktop
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ArcGIS Desktop is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name ArcGIS Desktop in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file AGA.
Programs to open AGA file
Remember to download programs supporting AGA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArcGIS Desktop with AGA files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the AGA file still does not use the ArcGIS Desktop 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. 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. 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 ArcGIS Desktop application as the default for handling the AGA file.
Step 3. Update ArcGIS Desktop to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the ArcGIS Desktop program, it is possible that ArcGIS ArcGlobe requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Esri page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AGA file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to AGA files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our AGA file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover AGA files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of AGA 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged AGA files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Esri help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted AGA 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the AGA file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the AGA file again. However, some background programs may block the AGA file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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