Tips to open AWCAV file
Can't open the AWCAV file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AWCAV files as well as a list of programs that support AWCAV files.
AWCAV file extension
| File Name |
ActiveWorlds Custom Avatar Format |
| File Developer |
ActiveWorlds |
| File Category |
Settings Files |
The AWCAV file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AWCAV files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AWCAV file on each system platform.
What is AWCAV file?
The AWCAV file has been categorized as Settings Files. The author of this format is ActiveWorlds. Additionally, the Settings Files category contains 1305 of other files. ActiveWorlds Custom Avatar Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is ActiveWorlds Browser. This was created by ActiveWorlds Inc..
How to open AWCAV file?
The main problem with ActiveWorlds Custom Avatar Format is that the AWCAV file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open AWCAV, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AWCAV 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 ActiveWorlds Browser
In this case, you should first verify that the ActiveWorlds Browser application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name ActiveWorlds Browser into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open AWCAV files.
Programs to open AWCAV file
Remember to download programs supporting AWCAV files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ActiveWorlds Browser with AWCAV files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the AWCAV file still does not use the ActiveWorlds Browser program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the AWCAV file with the ActiveWorlds Browser program.
Step 3. Update ActiveWorlds Browser to the latest version
If, despite the association of the ActiveWorlds Browser program with the ActiveWorlds Custom Avatar Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the ActiveWorlds Inc. page and install.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AWCAV file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
The AWCAV file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to AWCAV files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. 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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our AWCAV file. Sometimes virus-infected AWCAV files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the AWCAV 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. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular AWCAV file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use ActiveWorlds help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted AWCAV 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the AWCAV file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the AWCAV file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. 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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