I cannot open a AUT file. What should I do? Help!
Virtually anyone has encountered some problems with opening unknown files while working on a computer. It can be very frustrating. Yet such problems, not only with AUT files, can be addressed in a standard way. Follow the steps below and we can guarantee that your problem with opening AUT will be resolved!
AUT File Extension
- File type AutoIt Script Format
- File developer Jonathan Bennett
- File category Developer Files
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What is a(n) AUT file?
The AUT (AutoIt Script Format) file type is a plain text file used by AutoIt, a scripting language that is used to automate and simplify Windows-specific tasks. It contains instructions and commands written using AutoIt's syntax, which are compiled into an executable program when the source code is saved. AUT scripts may carry out routine and repetitive tasks like backing up data or shutting down Windows during certain conditions.
Apart from creating AUT files from scratch, they can be created by compiling an existing .au3 script file with the AutoIt interpreter from the command line. The executable AUT script can then be opened and run directly on the Windows OS without relying on the presence of the AutoIt interpreter.
How to open AUT file?
If given user account does not have necessary permissions to open files with AUT extension, it is highly probable that no program that supports given files is installed on the users’ system. Below is a list of actions user should pursue in order to resolve most common problems.
Step 1. Download and install application that supports AUT files
After the application has been installed, the system should automatically open AUT files with given application. Below is the list of relevant programs along with operating systems they are available for:
Programs that support AUT files
Step 2. Verify whether AUT files are associated with appropriate software
It is possible that an application that supports AUT files is not associated with such files. In such case, the program should by manually associated with AUT files (right-click on the file icon → Properties → General Tab → In submenu "Open with" and click on "Change" button. System will display a list of suggested programs that support AUT files. Choose the application by checking the box "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files". System will store this information in its registry and use it to open AUT files with the selected program.
Changing AUT file association in registry
File association for AUT files can be edited manually by editing appropriate entry in Windows System Registry. However, it is discouraged as it may introduce errors to registry if not done properly and may even damage the system.
Step 3. Check AUT file for other errors
- AUT file was not copied properly from storage medium.
- Antivirus application prevents opening AUT files. In that case it is recommended to exercise extreme caution and recover or delete infected AUT file. It is also advised to scan the entire system for malicious software and viruses with antivirus software.
- For AUT files downloaded from the internet it is advised to check if the file has been downloaded completely and is not corrupted. If not, the file should be re-downloaded.
