Tips to open FRDAT file
Can't open the FRDAT file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open FRDAT files as well as a list of programs that support FRDAT files.
FRDAT file extension
The FRDAT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the FRDAT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the FRDAT file on each system platform.
What is FRDAT file?
The file with the extension FRDAT is the Raster Image Files file type. Additionally, the Raster Image Files category contains 522 of other files. ABBYY Finereader Bitmap Image Format is supported by 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. It is recommended to use ABBYY Finereader Pro to handle this file. This is a program created by ABBYY. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. The IrfanView programs will also handle the file when the ABBYY Finereader Pro program does not fulfill its role.
How to open FRDAT file?
The main problem with ABBYY Finereader Bitmap Image Format is that the FRDAT file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file FRDAT 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 FRDAT 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 ABBYY Finereader Pro
An often overlooked issue is to make sure that ABBYY Finereader Pro is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing ABBYY Finereader Pro 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 FRDAT.
Programs to open FRDAT file
Remember to download programs supporting FRDAT files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ABBYY Finereader Pro with FRDAT files
If, despite the installed application, the FRDAT file does not start in the ABBYY Finereader Pro 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. 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 FRDAT file with the ABBYY Finereader Pro program.
Step 3. Update ABBYY Finereader Pro to the latest version
If, despite the association of the ABBYY Finereader Pro program with the ABBYY Finereader Bitmap Image Format 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 ABBYY website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the FRDAT file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the FRDAT file contents when downloading or copying. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file FRDAT or the program directory. Sometimes virus-infected FRDAT files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the FRDAT file. 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair FRDAT file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted FRDAT files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the FRDAT file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the FRDAT file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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