AWI File Extension

What is AWI file?

AWI filename suffix is mostly used for AIM Widget Package files. AIM Widget Package specification was created by America Online, Inc.. Files with AWI extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. AWI file format, along with 619 other file formats, belongs to the Archive Files category. Users are advised to use WinZip software for managing AWI files, although 2 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named WinZip was created by WinZip Computing, S.L.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and AWI files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support AWI file extension

The following listing features AWI-compatible programs. Files with AWI 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 AWI extension?

Being unable to open files with AWI extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with AWI files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install WinZip

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports AWI files installed on the system. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing WinZip or different compatible program, such as WinRAR, AOL Desktop. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support AWI files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download WinZip installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit WinZip Computing, S.L. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of WinZip and update if needed

You still cannot access AWI files although WinZip 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 AWI files are not compatible with WinZip. The most recent version of WinZip is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate AIM Widget Package files with WinZip

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

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the AWI file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where WinZip is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open AWI files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with AWI extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select WinZip and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with AWI extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

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

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the AWI file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the AWI file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the AWI file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the AWI file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the AWI 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. It could happen the the download process of file with AWI extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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 AIM Widget Package file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run WinZip

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with AWI extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with AIM Widget Package files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with AWI files affecting older versions of given software.

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