Tips to open RAD file
Can't open the RAD file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RAD files as well as a list of programs that support RAD files.
RAD file extension
| File Name |
Reality AdLib Tracker 2 Format |
| File Category |
Audio Files |
The RAD file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RAD files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RAD file on each system platform.
What is RAD file?
The RAD file has been categorized as Audio Files. In addition to this file, the Audio Files category includes 771 related files. Reality AdLib Tracker 2 Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Winamp application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Radionomy.
How to open RAD file?
The main problem with Reality AdLib Tracker 2 Format is that the RAD file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open RAD, 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 RAD 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 Winamp
The first step is to check if the computer has the Winamp program installed. To do this, enter the name Winamp into the 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 RAD.
Programs to open RAD file
Remember to download programs supporting RAD files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Winamp with RAD files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the RAD file still does not use the Winamp 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. 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 RAD file with the Winamp program.
Step 3. Update Winamp to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Winamp program with the Reality AdLib Tracker 2 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 Radionomy website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the RAD file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. Usually this applies to RAD files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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 RAD file. However, remember that not every infected RAD file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the RAD 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. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair RAD file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use N/A help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted RAD 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.
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 RAD to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the RAD file again. 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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