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Basic information about AWI file

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

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


1.Detail information about AWI file extension: AIM Widget Package

File type AIM Widget Package Category Backup Files
Developer America Online, Inc. File format N/A
Description AWI file is a AIM Widget Package developed by America Online, Inc.. AWI filename suffix is mostly used for AIM Widget Package files. AIM Widget Package specification was created by America Online, Inc.. Files with AWI extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. AWI file format, along with 619 other file formats, belongs to the Archive Files category. Users are advised to use WinZip software for managing AWI files, although 2 other programs can also handle this type of file. Software named WinZip was created by WinZip Computing, S.L.. In order to find more detailed information on the software and AWI files, check the developer’s official website.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert AWI files

Windows		 AOL Desktop
WinRAR
WinZip



Can't open a AWI 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.AWI”。

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 AWI extension without any issue.


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

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

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

If the AWI 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.