Troubleshooting Problems Opening AST Files
Typical AST Opening Challenges
Missing Apple AppleWorks
Double-clicking your AST file prompts the message "%%os%% Can't Open AST File". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Apple AppleWorks for %%os%% installed on your computer. Your operating system cannot associate your AST with Apple AppleWorks, so double-clicking the file won't work.
Tip: When you have another program installed that you know will open your AST, you can select it from the other programs listed (see "Show Apps").
Outdated Apple AppleWorks
In other instances, your ClarisWorks Assistant File file version may not be supported by your version of Apple AppleWorks. You will need to download a newer version of Apple AppleWorks if you don't have the right version. This problem is predominately due to having a ClarisWorks Assistant File file version that was created by a newer version of Apple AppleWorks than what you have installed on your PC.
Tip: Investigate your AST file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.
Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening AST files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.
Associated Difficulties Loading AST Files
Even with the correct version of Apple AppleWorks installed, you can still experience difficulties opening ASTs. If you are continuing to have errors with loading AST files, other external issues might be to blame. Additional factors include:
- Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for AST
- Mistaken removal of the Windows registry AST description
- Corrupt install of Apple AppleWorks or other AST-related program
- Your AST can't be loaded properly (file corruption)
- Past or present virus infection has affected your AST
- AST-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
- Insufficient system resources to successfully open ClarisWorks Assistant File files
Quiz: Which file extension is the oldest in existence?
That's Correct!
The text file, or "TXT" for short, is the oldest file extension in existence. Although the exact date is unknown, it is thought to have been invented in the late-1960's.
Close, but not quite...
The text file, or "TXT" for short, is the oldest file extension in existence. Although the exact date is unknown, it is thought to have been invented in the late-1960's.
Poll: How often do you encounter a file extension that you don't recognize?