ACH File Extension

What is ACH file?

ACH is a file extension commonly associated with Medlin Payroll Software Automated Clearing House files. Medlin Accounting defined the Medlin Payroll Software Automated Clearing House format standard. ACH files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with ACH extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. Payroll Software supports ACH files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. Software named Payroll Software was created by Medlin Accounting. In order to find more detailed information on the software and ACH files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support ACH file extension

Programs that can handle ACH files are as follows. Files with ACH 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 ACH extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening ACH files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with ACH files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install Payroll Software software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports ACH files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select Payroll Software or one of the recommended programs (for example, Payroll Mate) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support ACH files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Payroll Software installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Medlin Accounting website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Payroll Software

You still cannot access ACH files although Payroll Software is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Payroll Software cannot handle files with ACH may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of Payroll Software should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Payroll Software to ACH files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate ACH files with latest version of Payroll Software you have installed on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected ACH file open the file menu and choose Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with ACH extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the ACH is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the ACH file in question. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The ACH 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 ACH file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. ACH file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

Did you receive the ACH file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with ACH extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Medlin Payroll Software Automated Clearing House file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Payroll Software

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

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Medlin Payroll Software Automated Clearing House file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with ACH files affecting older versions of given software.

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