Troubleshooting Problems Opening AAS Files
Issues Opening AAS Files
Adobe Authorware Disappeared
You attempt to load your AAS file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The AAS File Extension". When this happens, it is commonly due to Adobe Authorware missing in %%os%%. This will prevent you from double-clicking to open the AAS file because the OS doesn’t know how to handle it.
Tip: If you know of another program that can open your AAS file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.
Adobe Authorware is Out-of-Date
In other instances, your Adobe Authorware Shocked Packet File file version may not be supported by your version of Adobe Authorware. 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. The primary cause of this problem is that your Adobe Authorware Shocked Packet File file was created by a different (newer) version of Adobe Authorware than what's installed.
Tip: Find clues on the correct software version by right-clicking your AAS file and clicking "Properties".
Regardless, most of the AAS file opening problems relate to not having the right version of Adobe Authorware installed.
Additional AAS Opening Issues
Errors opening Adobe Authorware Shocked Packet File files can still occur even with the latest Adobe Authorware software installed on your computer. If you are continuing to have errors with loading AAS files, other external issues might be to blame. Problems unrelated to software:
- AAS file type Registry entries are wrong
- Unintentional removal of the description of the AAS file inside the Windows Registry
- Partial installation of Adobe Authorware that did not fully complete
- The AAS itself is corrupted
- Your AAS is infected with malware
- AAS-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
- Insufficient system resources to successfully open Adobe Authorware Shocked Packet File files
Quiz: Which file extension is not a type of spreadsheet?
That's Correct!
An XES file is a type of Settings File, used to store program configuration details. Although it has "X" in the name, it is not a spreadsheet file.
Close, but not quite...
An XES file is a type of Settings File, used to store program configuration details. Although it has "X" in the name, it is not a spreadsheet file.
Poll: What file type do you use most often?