ASVX File Extension

What is ASVX file?

Full format name of files that use ASVX extension is Finale Auto Saved Score Format. ASVX file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with ASVX extension are categorized as Audio Files files. The Audio Files subset comprises 771 various file formats. Finale is by far the most used program for working with ASVX files. Software named Finale was created by MakeMusic, Inc.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and ASVX files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support ASVX file extension

The following listing features ASVX-compatible programs. ASVX files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

Updated: 03/19/2020

How to open file with ASVX extension?

Problems with accessing ASVX may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Finale Auto Saved Score Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Install Finale software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports ASVX files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Finale and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support ASVX files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Finale installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit MakeMusic, Inc. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Finale and update if needed

If the problems with opening ASVX files still occur even after installing Finale, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Finale is available. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. If you have an older version of Finale installed, it may not support ASVX format. The latest version of Finale should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open ASVX files to Finale

After installing Finale (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open ASVX 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

• Clicking the ASVX 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 Finale installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open ASVX files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the ASVX file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Finale and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with ASVX extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the ASVX is not faulty

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

1. Check the ASVX file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the ASVX 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. ASVX file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

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

If the ASVX file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with ASVX extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

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 Finale Auto Saved Score Format file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open Finale

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with ASVX 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 Finale Auto Saved Score Format file. It may be the case that the ASVX files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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