How to open AVASTLIC files? 4 simple methods of solving such problems
When you encounter a problem with an unknown AVASTLIC file and you do not know how to open such file, the first step you should take is to determine the cause of given problem. We will show you how to address most common problems with AVASTLIC files and how to solve them in 4 simple steps.
- 1. AVASTLIC File Extension
- 2. What is a(n) AVASTLIC file?
- 3. How to open AVASTLIC file?
- 3.1 Verify whether the file is properly associated with selected software
- 3.2 Install a program that supports AVASTLIC files
- 3.3 Check for other possible causes of errors
- 3.4 Contact an expert
- 4. Similar file extensions
AVASTLIC File Extension
- File type Avast! License Format
- File developer AVAST Software
- File category Misc Files
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What is a(n) AVASTLIC file?
The AVASTLIC (Avast! License Format) file is a text-based, human-readable licensing file format used by the antivirus software suite Avast. It is used to store and manage the licenses and license keys associated with the software. The file follows the XML standard; most of the time its contents look like configured name-value pairs within key tags.
AVASTLIC files are natively associated with Avast since its version 4.7; they can be opened and edited with a simple text editor such as Notepad or any other text editors that support XML formats. To ensure valid licensing information, users must keep an original copy of their AVASTLIC files and update them whenever necessary.
How to open AVASTLIC file?
In some cases problems may occur when trying to open AVASTLIC files. Steps listed below can be helpful in addressing such problems.
Step 1 – Verify whether the file is properly associated with selected software
The first thing user should do is to associate application with AVASTLIC files. It may happen so that even when an application that supports AVASTLIC files is installed on the system it is not properly associated with this file format. This can be easily remedied by associating program with AVASTLIC files. In order to associate such files with given application, user must open the file menu (by right-clicking on the file) and choosing "Open with". A list of suggested applications will be displayed at the top part of menu. Next, select an application and confirm your choice by checking "Always use the selected application to open this kind of files" option. Confirm your selection by clicking OK.
In order to open AVASTLIC file, focus on steps 1 and 2
In majority of cases following instruction in step 1 and 2 should be enough to open files with AVASTLIC extension. Before attempting the next steps, test all the programs listed below.
Step 2 – Install a program that supports AVASTLIC files
Should it happen that the section with suggested programs is empty, it is most probable that no program supporting AVASTLIC files is installed on the system. Choose a program from the following list and install it:
Programs that support files with AVASTLIC extension
Step 3 – Check for other possible causes of errors
- Corrupted storage medium on which the AVASTLIC file is stored
- File data corruption or incompleteness (for example, due to incomplete download or copy process). In such case the file must be re-downloaded or properly copied and then opened again.
- Compatibility issues – check whether AVASTLIC extension is compatible with user’s operating system
- Administrative policy settings may prevent user from opening given file
Step 4 – Contact an expert
If you are still unable to open AVASTLIC file, you should contact an IT expert. You could also try to contact the developer of given software that supports AVASTLIC files. Appropriate website addresses can be found by clicking the name of given program in the list above.
