APREF-MS File Extension

What is APREF-MS file?

APREF-MS filename suffix is mostly used for Application Reference files. Microsoft Corporation defined the Application Reference format standard. Files with APREF-MS extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. APREF-MS file belongs to the Settings Files category just like 1305 other filename extensions listed in our database. The software recommended for managing APREF-MS files is Microsoft Windows. On the official website of Microsoft Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theMicrosoft Windows software, but also about APREF-MS and other supported file formats.

Programs which support APREF-MS file extension

The following listing features APREF-MS-compatible programs. APREF-MS 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 APREF-MS extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening APREF-MS files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with APREF-MS extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Microsoft Windows

Problems with opening and working with APREF-MS files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with APREF-MS files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the Microsoft Windows developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support APREF-MS files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading Microsoft Windows installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Update Microsoft Windows to the latest version

If you already have Microsoft Windows installed on your systems and APREF-MS files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why APREF-MS files are not compatible with Microsoft Windows. The most recent version of Microsoft Windows is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open APREF-MS files to Microsoft Windows

After installing Microsoft Windows (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open APREF-MS files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the APREF-MS file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Microsoft Windows is installed, check the Always use this app to open APREF-MS files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected APREF-MS file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• 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 APREF-MS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the APREF-MS for errors

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

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

If the APREF-MS 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 scanner detected that the APREF-MS file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

Did you receive the APREF-MS file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with APREF-MS 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

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Application Reference file again.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Microsoft Windows

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

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Application Reference 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 APREF-MS files affecting older versions of given software.

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