Tips to open ARH file
Can't open the ARH file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ARH files as well as a list of programs that support ARH files.
ARH file extension
| File Name |
El Airplane Game Archive Format |
| File Developer |
Alawar Entertainment |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The ARH file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ARH files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ARH file on each system platform.
What is ARH file?
The file in the ARH format belongs to the Game Files category. The author of this format is Alawar Entertainment. Game Files consists of 1509 similar files. El Airplane Game Archive 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. It is recommended to use Dragon UnPACKer to handle this file. This is a program created by Alexandre Devilliers. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. El Airplane will apply when it is not possible to use Dragon UnPACKer.
How to open ARH file?
An often recurring problem with El Airplane Game Archive Format is that ARH is not associated with the correct program file. Thus, when you open ARH, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ARH 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 Dragon UnPACKer
In this case, you should first verify that the Dragon UnPACKer application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Dragon UnPACKer 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 ARH with Dragon UnPACKer. Below you will find a list of applications that support ARH files.
Programs to open ARH file
Remember to download programs supporting ARH files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Dragon UnPACKer with ARH files
If, despite the installed application, the ARH file does not start in the Dragon UnPACKer 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 set the program to handle this type. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the ARH file with the Dragon UnPACKer application.
Step 3. Update Dragon UnPACKer to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Dragon UnPACKer program, it is possible that El Airplane Game Archive Format requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Alexandre Devilliers website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ARH 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the ARH file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. 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 ARH file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover ARH 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 ARH file. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular ARH file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Alawar Entertainment
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted ARH 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.
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. If possible, you can try to move the ARH file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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