ADBA File Extension

What is ADBA file?

Full format name of files that use ADBA extension is AIMSS Author Project Configuration. AIMSS Author Project Configuration specification was created by Raytheon Company. Files with ADBA extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. ADBA file belongs to the Settings Files category just like 1305 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports ADBA files is AIMSS. AIMSS software was developed by Raytheon Company, and on its official website you may find more information about ADBA files or the AIMSS software program.

Programs which support ADBA file extension

Programs that can handle ADBA files are as follows. Files with ADBA 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 ADBA extension?

Being unable to open files with ADBA extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to AIMSS Author Project Configuration files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install AIMSS

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports ADBA files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download AIMSS and install it on your device. 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 AIMSS installed is by going to developer’s website (Raytheon Company) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update AIMSS to the latest version

You still cannot access ADBA files although AIMSS 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. This can be one of the causes why ADBA files are not compatible with AIMSS. The most recent version of AIMSS is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate AIMSS Author Project Configuration files with AIMSS

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate ADBA files with latest version of AIMSS you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the ADBA 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 AIMSS installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open ADBA files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with ADBA 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
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with ADBA extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the ADBA is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the ADBA file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the ADBA in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the ADBA is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. ADBA file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

Did you receive the ADBA file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the ADBA file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle AIMSS

If the systems has insufficient resources to open ADBA files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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 AIMSS Author Project Configuration file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with ADBA files affecting older versions of given software.

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