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III File Extension

Know Your Stuff
  • Developer
    Insurance Information Institute, Inc.
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What is III file?

III filename suffix is mostly used for Know Your Stuff files. Insurance Information Institute, Inc. defined the Know Your Stuff format standard. III file format is compatible with software that can be installed on system platform. III file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. Know Your Stuff is by far the most used program for working with III files. On the official website of Insurance Information Institute, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theKnow Your Stuff software, but also about III and other supported file formats.

Programs which support III file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support III files. III files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Programs that support III file

How to open file with III extension?

Problems with accessing III may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with III extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install Know Your Stuff software

Install software to open III file Problems with opening and working with III files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with III files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Know Your Stuff. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support III files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Know Your Stuff installed is by going to developer’s website (Insurance Information Institute, Inc.) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of Know Your Stuff and update if needed

Update software that support file extension IIIIf the problems with opening III files still occur even after installing Know Your Stuff, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Know Your Stuff is available. 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 III files are not compatible with Know Your Stuff. The most recent version of Know Your Stuff is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open III files to Know Your Stuff

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate III files with latest version of Know Your Stuff you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Associate software with III file on Windows

Change the default application in Windows

  • Right-click the III 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 Know Your Stuff installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open III files box and clicking OK button.
Associate software with III file on Mac

Change the default application in Mac OS

  • By clicking right mouse button on the selected III file open the file menu and choose 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 III extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the III for errors

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

Check III file for viruses
1. The III may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the III is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the III file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If you obtained the problematic III file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with III extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Know Your Stuff file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Know Your Stuff

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support III files. Close all running programs and try opening the III 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 Know Your Stuff file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle III files.

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