3 steps to open file with ASD extension
Usually solving problems with ASD file is simple – just install proper software and open the file. Read the guide and open ASD file now!
ASD File Extension
- File type Word AutoSave Format
- File developer Microsoft
- File category Backup Files
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What is a(n) ASD file?
ASD (Word AutoSave Format) is a type of file created by Microsoft Word, which functions as an automatic backup of the user’s document in case the application crashes. The ASD file stores a copy of the active document in the event of a crash or other issue that may prevent access to the original document. It can also be manually triggered and updated using the Autosave feature.
ASD files use a proprietary Microsoft coding format and cannot be opened with other applications. To open an ASD file, users must launch Microsoft Windows and open the file using the appropriate version of Word. Once open, the file can be copied or saved as another file type for manual use.
How to open ASD file?
There could be multiple reasons for which the system does not support given file. In the case of ASD extension, it is probable that none of the installed programs support given file type. Therefore, user should undertake the following steps
Step 1: Install a program that supports ASD files
If an application that supports ASD files is installed on user’s system, but is not used to open such files by default, right-click on the file icon and choose "Open with" option from the menu. Next, select the proper application and check the "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" box. The system will store this information in its registry and use the selected program to open files with ASD extension by default.
Hint for Mac OS users
For Mac OS users the procedure is analogous – open the file menu by right-clicking on the ASD file and choose "Information" option and select "Open with program" option. From the submenu select an application and click on "Change all" button.
Step 2: Find and download proper software
Inability to open ASD files may also be related to the lack of any application that supports given file being installed on the system. Should that be the case, user needs to download and install one of the following applications. Once installed, the system will automatically associate newly installed application with ASD files. If this step fails, see step 1.
Programs that support files with ASD extension
Step 3: Check the ASD file for errors
Sometimes, although relatively rarely, steps 1 and 2 might not lead to expected results. There can be several reasons for such situation to occur:
- ASD file has been downloaded from the internet but for some reason it is incomplete. In such case the file should be re-downloaded and opened again.
- Structure of given ASD file could be corrupted and as such the program is not able to open the file
- Storage medium on which the file was stored is damaged
- It is important to ascertain that the icon representing given file is not a shortcut a related ASD file no longer present in the location to which the shortcut points
- If the user account has restricted access privileges it is advised to contact the system administrator or an IT expert
