A2I File Extension

What is A2I file?

A2I is a file extension commonly associated with Adlib Tracker II Instrument Format files. Adlib Tracker II Instrument Format specification was created by Adlib. Files with A2I extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with A2I extension are categorized as Audio Files files. The Audio Files subset comprises 771 various file formats. The most popular software that supports A2I files is Tracker II.

Programs which support A2I file extension

Programs that can handle A2I files are as follows. A2I files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with A2I extension?

Being unable to open files with A2I extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with A2I extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with A2I files.

Step 1. Install Tracker II software

Problems with opening and working with A2I files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with A2I files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Tracker II. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Tracker II installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Tracker II to the latest version

You still cannot access A2I files although Tracker II is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Tracker II cannot handle files with A2I may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Tracker II should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Adlib Tracker II Instrument Format files with Tracker II

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate A2I files with latest version of Tracker II you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the A2I file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Tracker II is installed, check the Always use this app to open A2I files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with A2I extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with A2I extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Ensure that the A2I file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the A2I file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The A2I may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the A2I is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the A2I file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the A2I file’s structure is intact

Did you receive the A2I file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. It could happen the the download process of file with A2I extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

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 Adlib Tracker II Instrument Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Tracker II

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support A2I files. Close all running programs and try opening the A2I file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Adlib Tracker II Instrument Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with A2I files affecting older versions of given software.

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