ARU File Extension

What is ARU file?

Full format name of files that use ARU extension is Autorun.aru Malicious. ARU file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. ARU file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. avast! Antivirus supports ARU files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 4 other tools may also be used. Software named avast! Antivirus was created by AVAST Software a.s.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and ARU files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support ARU file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support ARU files. ARU 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 ARU extension?

Being unable to open files with ARU extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with ARU 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. Get the avast! Antivirus

Problems with opening and working with ARU files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with ARU files being present on your machine. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing avast! Antivirus or different compatible program, such as Norton AntiVirus, AVG Antivirus, BitDefender. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download avast! Antivirus installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit AVAST Software a.s. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of avast! Antivirus

If the problems with opening ARU files still occur even after installing avast! Antivirus, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of avast! Antivirus is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that avast! Antivirus cannot handle files with ARU may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of avast! Antivirus should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign avast! Antivirus to ARU files

After installing avast! Antivirus (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open ARU files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the ARU file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where avast! Antivirus is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open ARU files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected ARU 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
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with ARU extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the ARU file is complete and free of errors

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

1. Check the ARU file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the ARU is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. ARU file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If you obtained the problematic ARU file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. 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. When downloading the file with ARU extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Autorun.aru Malicious file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run avast! Antivirus

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

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 Autorun.aru Malicious file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle ARU files.

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