ARG File Extension

What is ARG file?

Files with the ARG extension belong to the category of configuration files.

What do ARG files contain?

Contents of files with the ARG extension are application settings for AutoCAD. This is an advanced environment for computer-aided modeling. Files with the ARG extension contain information about the user profile exported directly from the system registry.

What are ARG files used for?

Personalized settings stored in ARG files are most often used when launching AutoCAD on a new machine or after reinstalling the software. This allows one to bypass the often laborious task of manually configuring all the extensive options of this application. At any time, a user of the full version of AutoCAD can export their profile settings to a file with the ARG extension or import them from existing resources of this kind. However, this mechanism is not available in the LT version, which in no way supports files with the ARG extension.

Programs which support ARG file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support ARG files. ARG files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 04/23/2024

How to open file with ARG extension?

Problems with accessing ARG may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with ARG 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 AutoCAD

Problems with opening and working with ARG files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with ARG files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the AutoCAD developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support ARG files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download AutoCAD installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Autodesk, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of AutoCAD

You still cannot access ARG files although AutoCAD 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. This can be one of the causes why ARG files are not compatible with AutoCAD. The latest version of AutoCAD should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate AutoCAD Profile files with AutoCAD

After installing AutoCAD (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open ARG files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the ARG file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where AutoCAD is installed, check the Always use this app to open ARG files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with ARG extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with ARG extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the ARG file is complete and free of errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the ARG file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the ARG file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the ARG is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. ARG file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If the ARG 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. If the ARG file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the AutoCAD Profile file.

4. Check whether your system can handle AutoCAD

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

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 AutoCAD Profile file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle ARG files.

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