AAM File Extension

What is AAM file?

AAM filename suffix is mostly used for Authorware Map Format files. Authorware Map Format specification was created by Adobe Systems. AAM files are supported by software applications available for devices running Mac OS, Windows. Files with AAM extension are categorized as Data Files files. The Data Files subset comprises 1326 various file formats. The most popular program for handling AAM files is Adobe Authorware, but users can choose among 1 different programs that support this file format. On the official website of Adobe Systems Incorporated developer not only will you find detailed information about theAdobe Authorware software, but also about AAM and other supported file formats.

Programs which support AAM file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 2 operating systems that support AAM files. Files with AAM suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with AAM extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening AAM files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with AAM extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Adobe Authorware

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports AAM files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Adobe Authorware. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support AAM files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Adobe Authorware installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Adobe Systems Incorporated website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Adobe Authorware and update if needed

You still cannot access AAM files although Adobe Authorware is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of Adobe Authorware installed, it may not support AAM format. The latest version of Adobe Authorware should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Authorware Map Format files with Adobe Authorware

After installing Adobe Authorware (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open AAM files. 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

• Clicking the AAM with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Adobe Authorware is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open AAM files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with AAM extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with AAM extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the AAM file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the AAM file for viruses or malware

If the AAM is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the AAM file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the AAM file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If the AAM file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. If the AAM file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Authorware Map Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Adobe Authorware

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

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Authorware Map Format files. It may be the case that the AAM files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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