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Open files with ASI extension quick and easy. 4 steps

It can be very frustrating when you have a ASI file and you cannot open it. But do not worry, in most cases solution to your problem is very simple. Follow the instruction in steps 1-4 listed below and you should be able to solve your problem and open the ASI file with ease.

  1. 1. ASI File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) ASI file?
  3. 3. How to open ASI file?
    1. 3.1 Check the ASI file for errors
    2. 3.2 How to solve encountered problems?
      1. 3.2.1 Programs that can open ASI files
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

ASI File Extension

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  • File type Alpha Five Variable Format
  • File developer Alpha Software
  • File category Developer Files
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What is a(n) ASI file?

The ASI file format is a proprietary data format used by Alpha Five, an integrated development environment for database and Web applications. The format is designed to store all of the variables and settings of an Alpha Five project in an efficient manner. It stores the program runtime environment, project configuration, customization of the user interface, and other information.

ASI files are identified by their .asi extension, and are normally located alongside an Alpha Five project's executable .a5w files. ASI files can only be independently opened with Alpha Five; however, they can be viewed using some text editors after exporting them in a human-readable format from the software.

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How to open ASI file?

ASI file icon should be displayed in a manner characteristic to the program which supports such file type. If ASI file icon is of the form of generic blank page icon or similar it means that given format is not associated with any program installed on the system. Below are listed some of the most popular causes of such situation

Check the ASI file for errors

  • No program that supports ASI files is installed on the system
  • No program that supports ASI files is associated with this extension (system registry has no entries related to programs that should be used to open ASI files)
  • The file is of unknown or unverified origin and is most probably infected. In such case user must exercise extreme caution in order not to allow the virus propagate to other files in the system (follow the instructions displayed in the dialog box in your antivirus software.
  • ASI file may be incomplete, which will prevent the system from opening it (this could be the case with file downloaded from the internet or copied from other sources)
  • The file is corrupted

How to solve encountered problems?

In order to solve the following problems, follow the instructions:

Step 1. Select, download and install relevant software. The list of programs supporting files with ASI extension can be found below:

Programs that can open ASI files

Windows programs
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Step 2. Associate software supporting ASI with this file format

  1. Right-click on the ASI file
  2. Select "Open with" option
  3. Choose appropriate program from the list and select the location where the program is installed
  4. Confirm your selection by clicking on the "OK" button

Step 3. Scan the ASI file using an antivirus software

Step 4. Verify whether the file has been properly downloaded from the internet or copied from an external storage medium. If not, then re-download or copy the file again.

In 95% of cases following these steps should solve problems with ASI files. Sometimes, although rarely, the cause of encountered problems may be different.

Last resort – an IT expert

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Should all the above-mentioned solutions fail to resolve problems with ASI file extensions, there is one last thing you can do – contact an IT expert. You can also try to contact one of the developers of software that supports ASI files.

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