ASWS File Extension

What is ASWS file?

Full format name of files that use ASWS extension is Avast! Skin Format. AVAST Software defined the Avast! Skin Format format standard. ASWS files are supported by software applications available for devices running Linux, Mac OS, Windows. ASWS file format, along with 1305 other file formats, belongs to the Settings Files category. The most popular program for handling ASWS files is avast! Antivirus, but users can choose among 4 different programs that support this file format. Software named avast! Antivirus was created by AVAST Software a.s.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and ASWS files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support ASWS file extension

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

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening ASWS files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with ASWS extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the avast! Antivirus

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports ASWS files installed on the system. This one is an easy one. Select avast! Antivirus or one of the recommended programs (for example, avast! Internet Security, ActiveSkin) 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 avast! Antivirus installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit AVAST Software a.s. website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of avast! Antivirus

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 Antivirus, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software.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 Antivirus cannot handle files with ASWS may be that the software is outdated.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

Step 3. Assign avast! Antivirus to ASWS files

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate ASWS files with latest version of avast! Antivirus you have installed on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the ASWS file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the avast! Antivirus installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open ASWS files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

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

Step 4. Verify that the ASWS is not faulty

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

1. The ASWS 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 ASWS 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. If the ASWS file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

Did you receive the ASWS file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with ASWS extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Avast! Skin Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle avast! Antivirus

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

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Avast! Skin Format files. It may be the case that the ASWS files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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