AAW File Extension

What is AAW file?

Full format name of files that use AAW extension is Lavasoft Ad-Aware 2007 Settings. Lavasoft Ad-Aware 2007 Settings specification was created by Lavasoft. Files with AAW extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. AAW file format, along with 1305 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. The software recommended for managing AAW files is Lavasoft Ad-Aware. On the official website of Lavasoft developer not only will you find detailed information about theLavasoft Ad-Aware software, but also about AAW and other supported file formats.

Programs which support AAW file extension

Programs that can handle AAW files are as follows. Files with AAW extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

How to open file with AAW extension?

Problems with accessing AAW may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Lavasoft Ad-Aware 2007 Settings files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with AAW files.

Step 1. Get the Lavasoft Ad-Aware

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening AAW files is that no program that can handle AAW files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Lavasoft Ad-Aware and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support AAW files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Lavasoft Ad-Aware installed is by going to developer’s website (Lavasoft) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Lavasoft Ad-Aware

You still cannot access AAW files although Lavasoft Ad-Aware 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. This can be one of the causes why AAW files are not compatible with Lavasoft Ad-Aware. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Lavasoft Ad-Aware.

Step 3. Assign Lavasoft Ad-Aware to AAW files

If you have the latest version of Lavasoft Ad-Aware installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage AAW on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the AAW 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 Lavasoft Ad-Aware is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open AAW files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected AAW file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• 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 AAW extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the AAW is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the AAW file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

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

If the AAW 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. If the AAW file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

Did you receive the AAW file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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 AAW 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.

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Lavasoft Ad-Aware

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

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 Lavasoft Ad-Aware 2007 Settings files. It may be the case that the AAW files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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