AWS File Extension

What is AWS file?

AWS is a file extension commonly associated with Ability Spreadsheet Format files. Ability Spreadsheet Format format was developed by Ability Plus Software. Files with AWS extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with AWS extension are categorized as Spreadsheet Files files. The Spreadsheet Files subset comprises 100 various file formats. Ability Office supports AWS files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 1 other tools may also be used. On the official website of Ability Plus Software developer not only will you find detailed information about theAbility Office software, but also about AWS and other supported file formats.

Programs which support AWS file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support AWS files. Files with AWS 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 AWS extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening AWS files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with AWS extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with AWS files.

Step 1. Get the Ability Office

Problems with opening and working with AWS files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with AWS files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select Ability Office or one of the recommended programs (for example, Ability Spreadsheet) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Ability Office website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update Ability Office to the latest version

You still cannot access AWS files although Ability Office is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that Ability Office cannot handle files with AWS may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Ability Office.

Step 3. Set the default application to open AWS files to Ability Office

After installing Ability Office (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open AWS files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the AWS file
• 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 Ability Office installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open AWS files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected AWS file open the file menu and choose 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 AWS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the AWS is not faulty

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

1. Check the AWS file for viruses or malware

If the AWS is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the AWS file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

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

If you obtained the problematic AWS file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. 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 AWS 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

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Ability Spreadsheet Format file again.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Ability Office

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with AWS extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Ability Spreadsheet Format file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with AWS files affecting older versions of given software.

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