AB1 File Extension

What is AB1 file?

Full format name of files that use AB1 extension is DNA Electropherogram Format. Files with AB1 extension may be used by programs distributed for Mac OS, Windows platform. Files with AB1 extension are categorized as Data Files files. The Data Files subset comprises 1326 various file formats. SnapGene supports AB1 files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 6 other tools may also be used. Software named SnapGene was created by GSL Biotech. In order to find more detailed information on the software and AB1 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support AB1 file extension

Below you will find an index of software programs that can be used to open AB1 files divided into 2 categories according to system platform supported. Files with AB1 suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with AB1 extension?

Being unable to open files with AB1 extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with AB1 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with AB1 files.

Step 1. Get the SnapGene

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening AB1 files is that no program that can handle AB1 files is installed on user’s system. This one is an easy one. Select SnapGene or one of the recommended programs (for example, BioEdit, ChromasPro, DNA Baser) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. If you want to download SnapGene installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit GSL Biotech website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update SnapGene to the latest version

If you already have SnapGene installed on your systems and AB1 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of SnapGene installed, it may not support AB1 format. The most recent version of SnapGene is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign SnapGene to AB1 files

If you have the latest version of SnapGene installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage AB1 on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the AB1 file
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where SnapGene is installed, check the Always use this app to open AB1 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with AB1 extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with AB1 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the AB1 for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the AB1 file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The AB1 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the AB1 file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. AB1 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with AB1 extension is complete and error-free

If the AB1 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. It could happen the the download process of file with AB1 extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

4. Check whether your system can handle SnapGene

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with AB1 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with DNA Electropherogram Format file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle AB1 files.

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