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Basic information about ADV file

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

There are 5 file types using the ADV file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the ADV file with their brief description and a list of programs that support ADV file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the ADV file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the ADV file?
  • How to open a ADV file?
  • What programs do I need to open a ADV file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a ADV file?
  • How to convert ADV files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to ADV file format?


1.Detail information about ADV file extension: Audio Driver File

File type Audio Driver File Category System Files
Developer N/A File format Binary
Description ADV file is a Audio Driver File. Driver file used by some older games for providing game compatibility with sound cards; often used for generating MIDI or PC speaker sounds.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ADV files

Windows		 Virgin Interactive Dune


2.Detail information about ADV file extension: Ableton Device Preset File

File type Ableton Device Preset File Category Audio Files
Developer Ableton File format Binary
Description ADV file is a Ableton Device Preset File developed by Ableton.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ADV files

Windows		 Ableton Live

macOS
 Ableton Live


3.Detail information about ADV file extension: Nortek Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter File

File type Nortek Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter File Category Data Files
Developer Nortek File format Binary
Description ADV file is a Nortek Acoustic Doppler Velocimeter File developed by Nortek.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ADV files

Windows		 Nortek WinADV


4.Detail information about ADV file extension: Gravis Ultrasound Virtual Device Driver File

File type Gravis Ultrasound Virtual Device Driver File Category System Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ADV file is a Gravis Ultrasound Virtual Device Driver File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ADV files


5.Detail information about ADV file extension: The Witcher Game Data

File type The Witcher Game Data Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description ADV file is a The Witcher Game Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert ADV files

Windows		 The Witcher



Can't open a ADV 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.ADV”。

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 ADV extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the ADV 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.