A5P File Extension

What is A5P file?

A5P filename suffix is mostly used for Adobe Authorware Package Without Runtime files. A5P file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. A5P file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing A5P files is Adobe Authorware. Software named Adobe Authorware was created by Adobe Systems Incorporated. In order to find more detailed information on the software and A5P files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support A5P file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support A5P files. Files with A5P 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 A5P extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening A5P files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with A5P files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with A5P files.

Step 1. Install Adobe Authorware software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening A5P files is that no program that can handle A5P files is installed on user’s system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Adobe Authorware. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support A5P 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

If the problems with opening A5P files still occur even after installing Adobe Authorware, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Adobe Authorware is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of Adobe Authorware installed, it may not support A5P format. The latest version of Adobe Authorware should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open A5P files to Adobe Authorware

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate A5P files with latest version of Adobe Authorware 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 A5P file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Adobe Authorware is installed, check the Always use this app to open A5P files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with A5P extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with A5P extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the A5P is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the A5P file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the A5P file for viruses or malware

If the A5P is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. A5P file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the A5P 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 A5P file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Adobe Authorware Package Without Runtime file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run 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 A5P extension. In this case close the other applications.

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Adobe Authorware Package Without Runtime file. It may be the case that the A5P files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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