ARU File: What is it?

Researcher:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

Microsoft Silver

ARU File Summary

There is one file type associated with the ARU File Extension, the Autorun.aru Malicious Data format. According to our database, six distinct software programs (conventionally, Avira Antivirus Pro 2016 developed by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG.) will enable you to view these files. ARU files are traditionally categorized as Uncommon Files.

ARU files are found on both mobile and desktop platforms and can be opened using Windows, Android, and Mac operating systems. ARU files have a "Low" Popularity Rating; this means that they are not present on most devices.

Please see the detailed information below to learn more about ARU files and the programs that can open them. In addition, we provide simple troubleshooting information to help you open your ARU file.

Low
Popularity
4537
Ranking

/ 11690

Active

Status

26

November

2018

Page Last Updated

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ARU Types


Primary ARU File Association

.ARU
File ID:.aru
Type:Autorun.aru Malicious Data

The file is associated with the Autorun.aru malicious software which infects computers through Autorun function.

Author: Symantec Corporation
File Category:Uncommon Files
Folder: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.aru

Software Programs That Open The Autorun.aru Malicious Data:


Avira Antivirus Pro 2016 by Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG.

Windows
Android

AVG Antivirus by AVG Technologies

Windows
Mac
Android

Kaspersky Anti-Virus by Kaspersky Lab

Windows
Windows Phone
Mac
iOS
Android
Linux

BitDefender by Bitdefender

Windows
Mac
Android

Avast Antivirus by Avast Software

Windows
Mac
iOS
Android

Norton Antivirus by Symantec Corporation

Windows

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ARU File Popularity


OS Popularity

7 (45.73%)
10 (44.56%)
8.1 (5.41%)
XP (2.79%)
8 (0.97%)

Device Breakdown

Desktop (84.34%)
Mobile (14.29%)
Tablet (1.37%)


Troubleshooting Problems Opening ARU Files


Frequent ARU Opening Issues

Avira Antivirus Pro 2016 Not Present

When trying to open your ARU file, you get the error "Can't Open ARU File Type". Usually, this is because you do not have Avira Antivirus Pro 2016 for %%os%% installed. The OS won't know what to do with your ARU file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: If you have another software that you know opens ARU files, you can select it by hitting the "Show Apps" button.


Avira Antivirus Pro 2016 is Out-of-Date

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Avira Antivirus Pro 2016 installed that's incompatible with your Autorun.aru Malicious Data type. Visit the Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG. website to download (or purchase) the latest version of Avira Antivirus Pro 2016. Your Autorun.aru Malicious Data file was probably created by a newer release of Avira Antivirus Pro 2016 than what's currently installed your computer.


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


Primarily, problems experienced when opening ARU files are due to having the incorrect version of Avira Antivirus Pro 2016 installed on your computer.


More Causes of Problems Opening ARUs

Even with the correct version of Avira Antivirus Pro 2016 installed, you can still experience difficulties opening ARUs. If you are continuing to have errors with loading ARU files, other external issues might be to blame. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • Corrupt Windows Registry file path references for ARU
  • Unintentional removal of the description of the ARU file inside the Windows Registry
  • Partial installation of Avira Antivirus Pro 2016 that did not fully complete
  • The ARU itself is corrupted
  • Your ARU is infected with malware
  • Hardware related to ARUs has device driver corruption
  • Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the Autorun.aru Malicious Data file

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