Tips to open AOB file
Can't open the AOB file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AOB files as well as a list of programs that support AOB files.
AOB file extension
| File Name |
DVD-Audio Audio Object Format |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The AOB file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AOB files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AOB file on each system platform.
What is AOB file?
The file with the extension AOB is the Audio Files file type. Additionally, the Audio Files category contains 771 of other files. DVD-Audio Audio Object Format is supported by 4 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Android, Linux, Mac OS, Windows. The VLC media player application is recommended to open the file. It was released by VideoLAN Project Team. Alternatively, you can use 6 other programs. The PowerDVD, TotalMedia Theatre, Corel WinDVD programs will also handle the file when the VLC media player program does not fulfill its role.
How to open AOB file?
The main problem with DVD-Audio Audio Object Format is that the AOB file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that AOB 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 AOB 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 VLC media player
The first step is to check if the computer has the VLC media player program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name VLC media player in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support AOB files.
Programs to open AOB file
Remember to download programs supporting AOB files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of VLC media player with AOB files
If, despite the installed application, the AOB file does not start in the VLC media player application, you must create a file association. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the AOB file with the VLC media player program.
Step 3. Update VLC media player to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the VLC media player program, it is possible that DVD-Audio Audio Object Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the VideoLAN Project Team website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AOB file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The AOB file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the AOB file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the AOB file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected AOB file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of AOB file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged AOB files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted AOB 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the AOB file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file AOB to close. However, some background programs may block the AOB file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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