Tips to open AIV file
Can't open the AIV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AIV files as well as a list of programs that support AIV files.
AIV file extension
| File Name |
AIVault Data Format |
| File Developer |
EllaZ Systems |
| File Category |
Data Files |
The AIV file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AIV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AIV file on each system platform.
What is AIV file?
The AIV file has been categorized as Data Files. The creator of this file is EllaZ Systems. Additionally, the Data Files category contains 1326 of other files. AIVault Data Format is most often found on 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 main program that supports this format is AIVault. This was created by EllaZ Systems. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use Stronghold Crusader in case AIVault cannot be used.
How to open AIV file?
An often recurring problem with AIVault Data Format is that AIV is not associated with the correct program file. This is manifested by the fact that AIV files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AIV 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 AIVault
In this case, you should first verify that the AIVault application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing AIVault into the operating system search engine. 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 AIV.
Programs to open AIV file
Remember to download programs supporting AIV files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of AIVault with AIV files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the AIV file to open in the AIVault application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the AIV file with the AIVault program.
Step 3. Update AIVault to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the AIVault program, it is possible that AIVault Data Format requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the EllaZ Systems website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AIV file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to AIV files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the AIV file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover AIV files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the AIV 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 the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged AIV files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting EllaZ Systems, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file AIV 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the AIV file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the AIV file is blocked by the first application to open it. 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 AIV file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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