Tips to open ASAR file
Can't open the ASAR file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open ASAR files as well as a list of programs that support ASAR files.
ASAR file extension
| File Name |
Electron ASAR Archive Format |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The ASAR file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the ASAR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the ASAR file on each system platform.
What is ASAR file?
The ASAR file has been categorized as Misc Files. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Electron ASAR Archive Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others.
How to open ASAR file?
The most common problem when using Electron ASAR Archive Format is that a specific ASAR is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open ASAR, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the ASAR 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 Electron
In this case, you should first verify that the Electron application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Electron into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file ASAR.
Programs to open ASAR file
Remember to download programs supporting ASAR files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Electron with ASAR files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the ASAR file to open in the Electron application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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. 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 ASAR file with the Electron program.
Step 3. Update Electron to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Electron program, it is possible that Electron ASAR Archive Format requires a newer version of the program.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the ASAR 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 is most often caused by a problem while downloading the ASAR file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the ASAR file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected ASAR file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the ASAR files changes over time. 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 ASAR files.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file ASAR 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. It is best to move ASAR to a different directory.
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. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the ASAR file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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