QUA File Extension

What is QUA file?

Full format name of files that use QUA extension is Avira AntiVir Quarantined Format. Avira AntiVir Quarantined Format specification was created by Avira Operations. Files with QUA extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with QUA extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. Users are advised to use Avira Antivirus software for managing QUA files, although 2 other programs can also handle this type of file.

Programs which support QUA file extension

Programs that can handle QUA files are as follows. QUA 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 QUA extension?

Being unable to open files with QUA extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with QUA 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. Download and install Avira Antivirus

Problems with opening and working with QUA files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with QUA files being present on your machine. This issue can be addressed by downloading and installing Avira Antivirus or different compatible program, such as Avira AntiVir Personal, Avira AntiVir Premium. 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 Avira Antivirus installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Avira Antivirus and update if needed

If you already have Avira Antivirus installed on your systems and QUA files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why QUA files are not compatible with Avira Antivirus. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Avira Antivirus.

Step 3. Assign Avira Antivirus to QUA files

If you have the latest version of Avira Antivirus installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage QUA 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

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the QUA file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Avira Antivirus is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open QUA files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the QUA file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with QUA extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the QUA is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the QUA file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the QUA in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the QUA 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. QUA file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the QUA 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. It could happen the the download process of file with QUA extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

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. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the Avira AntiVir Quarantined Format file.

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

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

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Avira AntiVir Quarantined Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle QUA files.

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