AIV File Extension

What is AIV file?

Full format name of files that use AIV extension is AIVault Data Format. AIVault Data Format specification was created by EllaZ Systems. Files with AIV extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. AIV file format, along with 1326 other file formats, belongs to the Data Files category. AIVault supports AIV files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. AIVault software was developed by EllaZ Systems, and on its official website you may find more information about AIV files or the AIVault software program.

Programs which support AIV file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support AIV files. AIV 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 AIV extension?

Problems with accessing AIV may be due to various reasons. Fortunately, most common problems with AIV files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install AIVault software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports AIV files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select AIVault or one of the recommended programs (for example, Stronghold Crusader) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading AIVault installed is by going to developer’s website (EllaZ Systems) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of AIVault

You still cannot access AIV files although AIVault 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 The reason that AIVault cannot handle files with AIV may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of AIVault should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate AIVault Data Format files with AIVault

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate AIV files with latest version of AIVault 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.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the AIV file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the AIVault installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open AIV files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected AIV file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• 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 AIV extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the AIV 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 AIV file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the AIV file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the AIV is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the AIV file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the AIV file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with AIV extension is complete and error-free

If the AIV 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. When downloading the file with AIV extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access 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 AIVault Data Format file.

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

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

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with AIVault Data Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with AIV files affecting older versions of given software.

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