917 File Extension

What is 917 file?

917 is a file extension commonly associated with Trend Antivirus Format files. Trend Micro Inc. defined the Trend Antivirus Format format standard. 917 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. 917 file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. Trend AntiVirus is by far the most used program for working with 917 files. Software named Trend AntiVirus was created by Trend Micro Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and 917 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support 917 file extension

Programs that can handle 917 files are as follows. Files with 917 extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with 917 extension?

Being unable to open files with 917 extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Trend Antivirus Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the Trend AntiVirus

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening 917 files is that no program that can handle 917 files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the Trend AntiVirus developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support 917 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Trend AntiVirus installed is by going to developer’s website (Trend Micro Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Trend AntiVirus to the latest version

If you already have Trend AntiVirus installed on your systems and 917 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. This can be one of the causes why 917 files are not compatible with Trend AntiVirus. The latest version of Trend AntiVirus should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Trend Antivirus Format files with Trend AntiVirus

After installing Trend AntiVirus (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open 917 files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the 917 file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Trend AntiVirus installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open 917 files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with 917 extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Trend AntiVirus and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with 917 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the 917 file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the 917 file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The 917 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the 917 file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. 917 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the 917 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with 917 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Trend Antivirus Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Trend AntiVirus

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with 917 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Trend Antivirus Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the 917 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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