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How to open AIR files on your device

If an error occurs when you try to open AIR file on your device, you should do two things – install appropriate software and associate AIR files with this software. If this does not solve the problem, then the cause may be different – you will find more details in this article.

  1. 1. AIR File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) AIR file?
  3. 3. How to open AIR file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports AIR files
      1. 3.1.1 Programs that can open AIR files
    2. 3.2 Associate given software with AIR files
    3. 3.3 Check whether no other errors related to AIR files occur
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

AIR File Extension

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  • File type Adobe AIR Installation Package
  • File developer Adobe Systems
  • File category Executable Files
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What is a(n) AIR file?

The .AIR extension is specific to the executable file used to install Adobe AIR applications. The file stores the application code saved in binary format and other resources necessary to run the downloaded software. File operation can be compared to popular .EXE or .DMG extensions.

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How to open AIR file?

There can be various causes of problems that can arise when opening opening .AIR files. Each problem requires a different approach, but most can be solved by following he instructions below.

Step 1. Install a program that supports AIR files

In order to open AIR file an appropriate program that supports this file format must be installed on the system. Below is the list of programs that support files with AIR extension.

Programs that can open AIR files

Windows programs
Windows
MAC OS programs
MAC OS
Linux programs
Linux

Download installer for given application and launch it. After the installation has been completed, AIR files should be opened with installed application by default next time you try to open this type of file.

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Not all listed applications will be capable of performing all operations on AIR files. Some applications may only be capable of opening such file and viewing its contents while the purpose of others may be converting files to other file formats. Therefore you should check beforehand the capabilities of applications in relation to AIR files.

Step 2. Associate given software with AIR files

A situation can arise where user has an appropriate application supporting AIR files installed on their system, but such application is not associated with this type of files. In order to associate given application with AIR files user should open a file submenu by right-clicking the file icon and selecting "Open with" option. System will display a list of suggested programs that can be used to open AIR files. Select appropriate option and check "Always use selected application to open this kind of files". System will save this information from now on use selected program to open AIR files.

When the above-mentioned solutions fail, other options must be pursued. It is possible that the AIR file in question is corrupted or damage. The most common causes of file damage are:

  1. File with AIR extension is incomplete (for example, file has not been downloaded completely from the internet or not copied properly from source)
  2. File data is corrupted
  3. Damaged or corrupted storage medium on which the AIR file is stored
  4. File icon does not represent the original file but is only a shortcut to the location where the AIR file was saved and then deleted
  5. User account is not privileged to perform operations on AIR files. In that case it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert

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