Sources of ASE Problems
Common Problems Opening ASE Files
Adobe Illustrator CC is Not Installed
When trying to open your ASE file, you get the error "Can't Open ASE File Type". When this happens, it is commonly due to Adobe Illustrator CC missing in %%os%%. You won't be able to double-click to open your ASE because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.
Tip: When another ASE application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.
Adobe Illustrator CC is Out-of-Date
In other instances, your Adobe Swatch Exchange File file version may not be supported by your version of Adobe Illustrator CC. Visit the Adobe Systems Incorporated website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Adobe Illustrator CC. The primary cause of this problem is that your Adobe Swatch Exchange File file was created by a different (newer) version of Adobe Illustrator CC than what's installed.
Tip: You can sometimes get hints about the right program version by right-clicking on the ASE file, selecting "Properties", and looking at the version information.
Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening ASE files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.
Other ASE File Opening Causes
Although you might already have Adobe Illustrator CC or another ASE-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Adobe Swatch Exchange File files. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening ASE files. Additional factors include:
- Windows Registry ASE file paths that are incorrect
- Corruption of the ASE file description inside the Registry
- Corrupt install of Adobe Illustrator CC or other ASE-related program
- File corruption affecting your ASE file
- The ASE is infected with a virus
- Drivers associated with ASE software need to be updated
- Insufficient system resources to successfully open Adobe Swatch Exchange File files
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