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3 steps to open file with ASEC extension

Usually solving problems with ASEC file is simple – just install proper software and open the file. Read the guide and open ASEC file now!

  1. 1. ASEC File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) ASEC file?
  3. 3. How to open ASEC file?
    1. 3.1 Install a program that supports ASEC files
    2. 3.2 Find and download proper software
      1. 3.2.1 Programs that support files with ASEC extension
    3. 3.3 Check the ASEC file for errors
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

ASEC File Extension

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  • File type Android Secure Application Format
  • File developer Google
  • File category System Files
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What is a(n) ASEC file?

.ASEC files are specific to Android and are used to ensure the security of the application, not allowing them to be modified or deleted by external software. The file stores the application data encrypted and saved in binary format. You can find it on your SD card.

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How to open ASEC file?

There could be multiple reasons for which the system does not support given file. In the case of ASEC 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 ASEC files

If an application that supports ASEC 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 ASEC extension by default.

Hint for Mac OS users

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For Mac OS users the procedure is analogous – open the file menu by right-clicking on the ASEC 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 ASEC 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 ASEC files. If this step fails, see step 1.

Programs that support files with ASEC extension

Windows programs
Windows
MAC OS programs
MAC OS
Android programs
Android

Step 3: Check the ASEC 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:

  • ASEC 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 ASEC 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 ASEC 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

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