Tips to open AWZIP file
Can't open the AWZIP file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AWZIP files as well as a list of programs that support AWZIP files.
AWZIP file extension
| File Name |
ActiveWords Compressed Solution |
| File Developer |
ActiveWord Systems, Inc. |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The AWZIP file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AWZIP files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AWZIP file on each system platform.
What is AWZIP file?
The file with the extension AWZIP is the Archive Files file type. It was designed by ActiveWord Systems, Inc.. Additionally, the Archive Files category contains 619 of other files. ActiveWords Compressed Solution is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The ActiveWords application is recommended to open the file. It was released by ActiveWord Systems, Inc..
How to open AWZIP file?
The main problem with ActiveWords Compressed Solution is that the AWZIP file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file AWZIP to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AWZIP 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
The first step is to check if the computer has the ActiveWords program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name ActiveWords 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 AWZIP files.
Programs to open AWZIP file
Remember to download programs supporting AWZIP files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ActiveWords with AWZIP files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the AWZIP file to open in the ActiveWords application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. 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 AWZIP file with the ActiveWords program.
Step 3. Update ActiveWords to the latest version
If, despite the association of the ActiveWords program with the ActiveWords Compressed Solution 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 AWZIP 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:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to AWZIP files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the AWZIP file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected AWZIP file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of AWZIP 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.
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 AWZIP file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact ActiveWord Systems, Inc.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted AWZIP 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. It is best to move AWZIP to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file AWZIP to close. However, some background programs may block the AWZIP file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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