Tips to open AST2 file
Can't open the AST2 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AST2 files as well as a list of programs that support AST2 files.
AST2 file extension
| File Name |
Astrotite |
| File Developer |
Fantiusen Software |
| File Category |
Misc Files |
The AST2 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AST2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AST2 file on each system platform.
What is AST2 file?
The file in the AST2 format belongs to the Misc Files category. The creator of this file is Fantiusen Software. Additionally, the Misc Files category contains 6033 of other files. Astrotite is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Astrotite. This was created by Fantiusen Software.
How to open AST2 file?
The main problem with Astrotite is that the AST2 file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file AST2 to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AST2 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 Astrotite
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Astrotite is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Astrotite in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file AST2 with Astrotite. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open AST2 files.
Programs to open AST2 file
Remember to download programs supporting AST2 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Astrotite with AST2 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the AST2 file to open in the Astrotite 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. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Astrotite application as the default for handling the AST2 file.
Step 3. Update Astrotite to the latest version
If, however, after binding Astrotite with Astrotite there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Fantiusen Software website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AST2 file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to AST2 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the AST2 file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected AST2 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
Older version of AST2 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular AST2 file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Fantiusen Software, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted AST2 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. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the AST2 file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file AST2 to close. However, some background programs may block the AST2 file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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