Types of UA Files

Primary UA File Association

.UA

File Format:	.ua
File Type:	Sun audio file

Created by:	Sun Microsystems
File Category:	Audio Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ua

Software Programs That Open The Sun audio file:

Sun audio file by Sun Microsystems

Windows

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Troubleshooting Problems Opening UA Files

Common Problems Opening UA Files

Sun audio file is Not Installed

When you double-click your UA file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have Sun audio file for - installed on your computer. 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 know of another program that can open your UA file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.

Wrong Version of Sun audio file is Installed

In some cases, you might have a newer (or older) version of a Sun audio file file that is unsupported by your installed application version. If you do not have the proper version Sun audio file (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 problem is most common when you have an older version of the software application, and your file was created by a newer version that it cannot recognize.

Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of UA file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).

Summary: In either case, the majority of problems opening UA files are related to not having the correct software application installed on your computer.

Other Causes of UA File Opening Problems

Although you might already have Sun audio file or another UA-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening Sun audio file files. If you are still having problems opening UA files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

• Invalid UA file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
• Accidental deletion of the description of the UA file in the Windows registry
• Incomplete or bad installation of a software application associated with the UA format
• Your UA file is corrupted (issues with your Sun audio file file itself)
• Your UA is infected with malware
• Device drivers of the hardware associated with your UA file are corrupt or out-of-date
• Your computer does not have the adequate system resources to open the Sun audio file format