A17 File Extension

What is A17 file?

A17 filename suffix is mostly used for Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed Format Archive (part 19) files. ARJ Software, Inc. defined the Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed Format Archive (part 19) format standard. Files with A17 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with A17 extension are categorized as Archive Files files. The Archive Files subset comprises 619 various file formats. Users are advised to use ARJ32 software for managing A17 files, although 5 other programs can also handle this type of file. On the official website of ARJ Software, Inc. developer not only will you find detailed information about theARJ32 software, but also about A17 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support A17 file extension

Programs that can handle A17 files are as follows. A17 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with A17 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening A17 files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with A17 files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with A17 files.

Step 1. Install ARJ32 software

Problems with opening and working with A17 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with A17 files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select ARJ32 or one of the recommended programs (for example, WinZip, 7-Zip, WinRAR) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support A17 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download ARJ32 installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit ARJ Software, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update ARJ32 to the latest version

If you already have ARJ32 installed on your systems and A17 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why A17 files are not compatible with ARJ32. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using ARJ32.

Step 3. Set the default application to open A17 files to ARJ32

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate A17 files with latest version of ARJ32 you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the A17 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the ARJ32 installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open A17 files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected A17 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select ARJ32 and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with A17 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the A17 for errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper A17 file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The A17 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

Should it happed that the A17 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the A17 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the A17 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Verify that the A17 file’s structure is intact

If the A17 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with A17 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed Format Archive (part 19) file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle ARJ32

If the systems has insufficient resources to open A17 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Split Multi-volume ARJ Compressed Format Archive (part 19) files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle A17 files.

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