Kinds of AR Files

Chief AR Description

.AR

File Format:	.ar
Category:	Midtown Madness Data File

The AR file is a game data file used by the Midtown Madness and Midtown Madness 2 racing games.The AR file stores data referenced by the game in a compressed format.The AR file includes in-game menus, car models, textures, tracks, and 3D objects.

Author:	Microsoft Corporation
Group:	Game Files
Folder:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.ar

Software Programs That Open The Midtown Madness Data File:

7-Zip by Igor Pavlov

Windows

Android

Linux

WinRAR by Eugene Roshal

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

Corel WinZip 21 by Corel

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

Midtown Madness by Angel Studios

Windows

Other AR Descriptions

.AR

File Format:	.ar
Category:	Unix Static Library

The AR file is also an archive of one or more files created by ar, the Unix archiver.The AR file is used most often to create static libraries used by a GNU program linker.

Author:	GNU Project
Group:	Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open Unix Static Library Files:

GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) by GNU Project

Compatible with:

Mac

Linux

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AR File Complications

Common AR Opening Problems

Missing 7-Zip

When you double-click your AR file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have 7-Zip for %%os%% installed. The typical path of opening your AR with a double-click won't work because %%os%% cannot make the program connection.

Tip: If you don't have 7-Zip installed, and you know of another program to open your AR file, you can try opening it by selecting from the programs listed under "Show Apps".

Wrong Version of 7-Zip is Installed

Your Midtown Madness Data File file is incompatible with 7-Zip because you might have the wrong version installed. If you've got the wrong version of 7-Zip installed, you'll need to install the correct version. Most of the time your Midtown Madness Data File file was created by a newer 7-Zip than what you have installed.

Tip: If you right-click on your AR file, then select "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), you can obtain hints about what version you need.

Regardless, most of the AR file opening problems relate to not having the right version of 7-Zip installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading AR Files

Errors opening Midtown Madness Data File files can still occur even with the latest 7-Zip software installed on your computer. If you are still having problems opening AR files, there may be other issues that are preventing you from opening these files. Additional factors include:

• Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for AR
• Accidental deletion of the description of the AR file in the Windows registry
• 7-Zip or another AR application experienced a flawed installation
• AR file corruption
• AR file integrity has been compromised by malware
• Hardware associated with AR has outdated drivers
• Insufficient system resources to successfully open Midtown Madness Data File files