AWLIVE File Extension

What is AWLIVE file?

Full format name of files that use AWLIVE extension is Active Webcam Video Format. PY Software defined the Active Webcam Video Format format standard. AWLIVE files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. AWLIVE file format, along with 546 other file formats, belongs to the Video Files category. The most popular software that supports AWLIVE files is Active Webcam. Active Webcam software was developed by PY Software, and on its official website you may find more information about AWLIVE files or the Active Webcam software program.

Programs which support AWLIVE file extension

The following listing features AWLIVE-compatible programs. AWLIVE 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 AWLIVE extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening AWLIVE files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with AWLIVE files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with AWLIVE files.

Step 1. Download and install Active Webcam

Problems with opening and working with AWLIVE files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with AWLIVE files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Active Webcam. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support AWLIVE files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download Active Webcam installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit PY Software website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Update Active Webcam to the latest version

If you already have Active Webcam installed on your systems and AWLIVE files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. If you have an older version of Active Webcam installed, it may not support AWLIVE format. The most recent version of Active Webcam is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open AWLIVE files to Active Webcam

If you have the latest version of Active Webcam installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage AWLIVE 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.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the AWLIVE file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Active Webcam is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open AWLIVE files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with AWLIVE extension, select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Active Webcam and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with AWLIVE extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the AWLIVE for errors

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper AWLIVE file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

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

If the AWLIVE file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with AWLIVE extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Active Webcam Video Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Active Webcam

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support AWLIVE files. Close all running programs and try opening the AWLIVE 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 Active Webcam Video Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with AWLIVE files affecting older versions of given software.

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