Tips to open ARJ file

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

ARJ file extension

File Name ARJ Compressed Format Archive
File Developer ARJ Software
File Category Compressed Files

The ARJ file is supported on 4 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ARJ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ARJ file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 8
  • 4
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is ARJ file?

The file in the ARJ format belongs to the Compressed Files category. The creator of this file is ARJ Software. Compressed Files consists of 236 similar files. ARJ Compressed Format Archive is most often found on 4 operating systems. These systems consist of , Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. There are also 14 alternative programs to handle the ARJ file. You can use 7-Zip, Zipeg, ARJ32, StuffIt Deluxe in case iArchiver cannot be used.

How to open ARJ file?

The most common problem when using ARJ Compressed Format Archive is that a specific ARJ is not associated with the program. This causes the file ARJ to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ARJ 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 iArchiver

In this case, you should first verify that the iArchiver application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name iArchiver 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 ARJ with iArchiver. Below you will find a list of applications that support ARJ files.

Step 2. Create association of iArchiver with ARJ files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the ARJ file to open in the iArchiver 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. 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the ARJ file with the iArchiver program.

Step 3. Update iArchiver to the latest version

If, despite the association of the iArchiver program with the ARJ Compressed Format Archive file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

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

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the ARJ file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file ARJ or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected ARJ file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the ARJ file. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged ARJ files.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file ARJ 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 ARJ file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the ARJ file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the ARJ file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.