Tips to open AWA file
Can't open the AWA file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AWA files as well as a list of programs that support AWA files.
AWA file extension
| File Name |
ActiveWords |
| File Developer |
ActiveWord Systems, Inc. |
| File Category |
Document Files |
The AWA file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AWA files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AWA file on each system platform.
What is AWA file?
The AWA file has been categorized as Document Files. It was designed by ActiveWord Systems, Inc.. Document Files consists of 574 similar files. ActiveWords appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. 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 ActiveWords to handle this file. This is a program created by ActiveWord Systems, Inc..
How to open AWA file?
The most common problem when using ActiveWords is that a specific AWA is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that AWA 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 AWA 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 ActiveWords
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ActiveWords is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing ActiveWords 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 AWA.
Programs to open AWA file
Remember to download programs supporting AWA files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ActiveWords with AWA files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the AWA file to open in the ActiveWords 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. 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 AWA file with the ActiveWords program.
Step 3. Update ActiveWords to the latest version
If, despite the association of the ActiveWords program with the ActiveWords file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the ActiveWord Systems, Inc. website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AWA file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the AWA 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. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the AWA file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover AWA files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the AWA files changes over time. 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair AWA file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use ActiveWord Systems, Inc. help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted AWA files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
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 AWA file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the AWA file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the AWA file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the AWA file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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