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Basic information about AIM file

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

There are 2 file types using the AIM file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the AIM file with their brief description and a list of programs that support AIM file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the AIM file extension. It answers questions such as:

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

1.Detail information about AIM file extension: AOL Instant Messenger Launch File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert AIM files
File type	AOL Instant Messenger Launch File	Category	Misc Files
Developer	AOL	File format	N/A
Description	AIM file is a AOL Instant Messenger Launch File developed by AOL. File used to open America Online's instant messaging program; "AIM" may also refer to the AOL Instant Messenger program itself; the Windows executable is named "aim.exe."
Windows	AOL Instant Messenger
macOS	AOL Instant Messenger

2.Detail information about AIM file extension: AIMMS ASCII Model File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert AIM files
File type	AIMMS ASCII Model File	Category	Text Files
Developer	Paragon Decision Technology	File format	Text
Description	AIM file is a AIMMS ASCII Model File developed by Paragon Decision Technology.
Windows	Paragon AIMMS Any text editor AIMMS Viewer DarkStar One
Linux	Paragon AIMMS Any text editor AIMMS Viewer

Can't open a AIM 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.AIM”。

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 AIM extension without any issue.

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

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

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

If the AIM 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.