AAWDEF

Basic information about AAWDEF file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension AAWDEF（*.AAWDEF or *.aawdef）, 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 AAWDEF file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the AAWDEF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the AAWDEF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support AAWDEF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the AAWDEF file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the AAWDEF file?
How to open a AAWDEF file?
What programs do I need to open a AAWDEF file?
What programs help to create and edit a AAWDEF file?
How to convert AAWDEF files to another file format?
How to convert another files to AAWDEF file format?

1.Detail information about AAWDEF file extension: Ad-Aware Definitions File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert AAWDEF files
File type	Ad-Aware Definitions File	Category	Misc Files
Developer	Lavasoft	File format	N/A
Description	AAWDEF file is a Ad-Aware Definitions File developed by Lavasoft. Contains definitions of adware, spyware, and viruses for Ad-Aware, an anti-spyware program; used for locating and removing malware from a system; should be updated regularly to protect against new types of system attacks.
Windows	Lavasoft Ad-Aware Ad-Aware PRO

Can't open a AAWDEF 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.AAWDEF”。

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 AAWDEF extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support AAWDEF 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 AAWDEF 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 AAWDEF file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a AAWDEF 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 AAWDEF file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the AAWDEF 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.