AR File Extension

What is AR file?

AR filename suffix is mostly used for Unix Static Library files. Files with AR extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform. Files with AR extension are categorized as Compressed Files files. The Compressed Files subset comprises 236 various file formats. The most popular program for handling AR files is GNU project C, but users can choose among 5 different programs that support this file format.

Programs which support AR file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support AR files. AR 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 AR extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening AR files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with AR extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Get the GNU project C

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports AR files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select GNU project C or one of the recommended programs (for example, Unix archiver, Linux operating systems, Unix) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading GNU project C installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of GNU project C and update if needed

If the problems with opening AR files still occur even after installing GNU project C, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of GNU project C is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of GNU project C installed, it may not support AR format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using GNU project C.

Step 3. Set the default application to open AR files to GNU project C

After installing GNU project C (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open AR files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the AR file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the GNU project C installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open AR files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected AR file open the file menu and choose 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....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with AR extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the AR for errors

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

1. Check the AR file for viruses or malware

If the AR is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the AR file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the AR file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the AR file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. 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 AR 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

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Unix Static Library file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open GNU project C

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support AR files. Close all running programs and try opening the AR file.

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 Unix Static Library file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with AR files affecting older versions of given software.

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