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Basic information about ATH file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension ATH（*.ATH or *.ath）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the ATH file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the ATH file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ATH file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ATH file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ATH file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ATH file?
  • How to open a ATH file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ATH file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ATH file?
  • How to convert ATH files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ATH file format?


1.Detail information about ATH file extension: Alienware AlienFX Theme File

File type Alienware AlienFX Theme File Category Settings Files
Developer Dell File format XML
Description ATH file is a Alienware AlienFX Theme File developed by Dell. Theme file used by AlienFX, a computer customization program included with Alienware Command Center computer management software; specifies lighting, color, and transition settings for different zones on the computer, such as the keyboard, touchpad, and Alienware logo; used for customizing the computer's appearance; saved in an XML format and can be edited using the Alienware Command Center interface.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ATH files

Windows		 Dell Alienware Command Center
Microsoft XML Notepad
Other text editor

Linux		 AlienFX Lite



Can't open a ATH file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.ATH”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the ATH extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support ATH file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of ATH files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a ATH file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a ATH file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a ATH file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the ATH file is damaged.
  • Whether the ATH file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the ATH file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the ATH file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the ATH file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a ATH file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a ATH file.

If the ATH file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.