Tips to open AWI file
Can't open the AWI file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AWI files as well as a list of programs that support AWI files.
AWI file extension
| File Name |
AIM Widget Package |
| File Developer |
America Online, Inc. |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The AWI file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AWI files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AWI file on each system platform.
What is AWI file?
The file in the AWI format belongs to the Archive Files category. The creator of this file is America Online, Inc.. Additionally, the Archive Files category contains 619 of other files. AIM Widget Package is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The WinZip application is recommended to open the file. It was released by WinZip Computing, S.L.. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. WinRAR, AOL Desktop will apply when it is not possible to use WinZip.
How to open AWI file?
An often recurring problem with AIM Widget Package is that AWI is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file AWI 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 AWI 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 WinZip
In this case, you should first verify that the WinZip application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name WinZip in it. 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 AWI files.
Programs to open AWI file
Remember to download programs supporting AWI files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of WinZip with AWI files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the AWI file to open in the WinZip 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. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the AWI file with the WinZip program.
Step 3. Update WinZip to the latest version
If, however, after binding WinZip with AIM Widget Package there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the WinZip Computing, S.L. website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AWI file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. 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 AWI file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the AWI file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover AWI 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 AWI 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 option of recovering data from damaged AWI files. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact America Online, Inc.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted AWI 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. 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 AWI file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the AWI 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. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the AWI file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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