What is the A3W File Extension?

Written by:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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A3W File Summary

The A3W File Extension has one primary file type, Authorware 3 Windows File format, and can be opened with Adobe Authorware released by Adobe Systems Incorporated. These files can be categorized as Data Files.

A3W files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows and Mac operating systems. A3W files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about A3W files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your A3W file.

Low
Prevalence
7109
Order

/ 11690

Active

State

26

November

2018

Updated

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Sorts of A3W Files


Chief A3W Description

.A3W
Formatting:.a3w
Classification:Authorware 3 Windows File

The A3W file suffix is mainly related to the Adobe Authorware program, a graphical programming software developed by Macromedia (it was bought by Adobe systems in 2005). The A3W files contain unpackaged data for Authorware.

Created by: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Class:Data Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.a3w

Software Programs That Open The Authorware 3 Windows File:


Adobe Authorware by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Windows
Mac

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A3W Demand


Popular OSes

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)


A3W File Complications


Common Problems Opening A3W Files

Missing Adobe Authorware

You attempt to load your A3W file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The A3W File Extension". Generally, this is experienced in %%os%% because Adobe Authorware isn't installed on your PC. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens A3W files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Incorrect Adobe Authorware Version

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Authorware 3 Windows File file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Adobe Authorware (or any of the other programs listed above), you may need to try downloading a different version of it, or one of the other software applications listed above. This issue mainly occurs when your Authorware 3 Windows File file was created by a newer version of Adobe Authorware than you have on your PC.


Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the A3W file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.


Summary: Not having the right Adobe Authorware version on your computer can cause problems opening A3W files.


Other A3W File Opening Causes

Even with the correct version of Adobe Authorware installed, you can still experience difficulties opening A3Ws. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening A3W files. Additional factors include:

  • File references in the Windows Registry for A3W are wrong
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the A3W file inside the Windows Registry
  • Adobe Authorware or another A3W application experienced a flawed installation
  • Something has caused file corruption of your A3W
  • A3W file integrity has been compromised by malware
  • Hardware related to A3Ws has device driver corruption
  • Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Authorware 3 Windows File format

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