YAR File Extension

What is YAR file?

Full format name of files that use YAR extension is StarBoard Document. Hitachi defined the StarBoard Document format standard. YAR files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. YAR file format, along with 574 other file formats, belongs to the Document Files category. StarBoard is by far the most used program for working with YAR files. StarBoard software was developed by Hitachi, and on its official website you may find more information about YAR files or the StarBoard software program.

Programs which support YAR file extension

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

Being unable to open files with YAR extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with YAR 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. Install StarBoard software

Problems with opening and working with YAR files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with YAR files being present on your machine. The solution is straightforward, just download and install StarBoard. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support YAR files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading StarBoard installed is by going to developer’s website (Hitachi) and downloading the software using provided links.

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

You still cannot access YAR files although StarBoard 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. If you have an older version of StarBoard installed, it may not support YAR format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using StarBoard.

Step 3. Assign StarBoard to YAR files

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

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the YAR with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where StarBoard is installed, check the Always use this app to open YAR files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

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

Step 4. Verify that the YAR is not faulty

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 YAR file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The YAR may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the YAR 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 YAR file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the YAR file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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 YAR extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access 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 StarBoard Document file.

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

If the systems has insufficient resources to open YAR files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with StarBoard Document files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with YAR files affecting older versions of given software.

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