Tips to open AXX file
Can't open the AXX file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open AXX files as well as a list of programs that support AXX files.
AXX file extension
| File Name |
AxCrypt Encrypted Format |
| File Developer |
Axantum Software |
| File Category |
Encoded Files |
The AXX file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the AXX files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the AXX file on each system platform.
What is AXX file?
The file in the AXX format belongs to the Encoded Files category. The author of this format is Axantum Software. Additionally, the Encoded Files category contains 236 of other files. AxCrypt Encrypted Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use AxCrypt to handle this file. This is a program created by Axantum Software AB.
How to open AXX file?
The most common problem when using AxCrypt Encrypted Format is that a specific AXX is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open AXX, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the AXX 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 AxCrypt
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that AxCrypt is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name AxCrypt into the system search engine. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below is a list of programs that support the file AXX.
Programs to open AXX file
Remember to download programs supporting AXX files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of AxCrypt with AXX files
If, despite the installed application, the AXX file does not start in the AxCrypt application, you must create a file association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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 AXX file with the AxCrypt program.
Step 3. Update AxCrypt to the latest version
If, despite the association of the AxCrypt program with the AxCrypt Encrypted Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Axantum Software AB website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the AXX file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the AXX file. 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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our AXX file. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover AXX files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the AXX file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged AXX files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Axantum Software, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file AXX except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move AXX 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 AXX to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the AXX file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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