Tips to open AIR file

Can't open the AIR file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AIR files as well as a list of programs that support AIR files.

AIR file extension

File Name Adobe AIR Installation Package
File Developer Adobe Systems
File Category Executable Files

The AIR file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AIR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AIR file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 2
  • 2
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is AIR file?

The .AIR file is an installation file for the Adobe AIR platform. In most cases, this file is distributed by the platform and automatically installed. Thus, the user is not aware of its existence. However, it is possible to send this file through other distribution channels. Adobe Integrated Runtime is required for operation. There are known problems with integrating this environment on some machines with Windows Vista. Current systems no longer have this problem.

How to open AIR file?

The main problem with Adobe AIR Installation Package is that the AIR file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that AIR 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 AIR 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 Adobe AIR

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Adobe AIR is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Adobe AIR 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 AIR with Adobe AIR. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open AIR files.

Step 2. Create association of Adobe AIR with AIR files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the AIR file still does not use the Adobe AIR program, it means no association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the AIR file with the Adobe AIR application.

Step 3. Update Adobe AIR to the latest version

If, however, after binding Adobe AIR with Adobe AIR Installation Package 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 Adobe Systems Incorporated website and install the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AIR file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the AIR file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. 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 AIR file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover AIR files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the AIR file. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged AIR files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Adobe Systems, 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 file AIR 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the AIR file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. 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 AIR file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.