AWP File Extension

What is AWP file?

AWP is a file extension commonly associated with Ability Write Template files. Ability Write Template specification was created by Ability Plus Software. AWP file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. AWP file belongs to the Text Files category just like 440 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports AWP files is Ability Office. Ability Office software was developed by Ability Plus Software, and on its official website you may find more information about AWP files or the Ability Office software program.

Programs which support AWP file extension

The following listing features AWP-compatible programs. AWP 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 AWP extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening AWP files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with AWP 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. Install Ability Office software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports AWP files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the Ability Office developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download Ability Office installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Ability Plus Software website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Ability Office

If you already have Ability Office installed on your systems and AWP 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. The reason that Ability Office cannot handle files with AWP may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Ability Office.

Step 3. Associate Ability Write Template files with Ability Office

After installing Ability Office (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open AWP files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the AWP with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the 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 Ability Office is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open AWP files and clicking OK.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with AWP extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with AWP extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the AWP for errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper AWP file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the AWP file for viruses or malware

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

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the AWP file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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 AWP 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. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

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

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

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 Ability Write Template files. It may be the case that the AWP files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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