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Basic information about ABY file

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

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


1.Detail information about ABY file extension: AOL Address Book File

File type AOL Address Book File Category Data Files
Developer AOL File format Binary
Description ABY file is a AOL Address Book File developed by AOL. File created by AOL, a program used as a portal to the Internet; contains address book entries saved in a proprietary format; used to store and synchronize online address book information on a local computer.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ABY files

Windows		 AOL
Connected Software ePreserver
AOL Desktop



Can't open a ABY 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.ABY”。

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 ABY extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ABY 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.