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Oct 15, 2017 I have an ASD file on my hard drive. I'm hoping it has some information that is lost in my current version of the file. It doesn't open automatically when I start Word. I right clicked on the file and selected Open With Word. Word said it was an unsupported file type. How can I open the file and see if it has my lost information? Launch a.asd file, or any other file on your PC, by double-clicking it. If your file associations are set up correctly, the application that's meant to open your.asd file will open it. It's possible you may need to download or purchase the correct application.
“On my system, Word application stopped responding all of a sudden. So, I immediately saved the document, which I was working and then closed the Word application. But the file is saved with .asd extension, instead of .doc. Also, if I try to open the file I get an error that states, “Microsoft Word cannot open this file because it is an unsupported file type.” What is this ASD file? How can I recover contents of my Word document? Someone kindly help me.”
What is ASD or .asd file?
Before you know about ASD file, have knowledge of AutoRecover feature provided in Microsoft Word program.
AutoRecover is an inbuilt option provided in Microsoft Office suite, which pull the plug on data loss due to unexpected interruptions like power surge, generation of errors, application halt/crash, abrupt system shut down etc that may prevent you from saving the Word file in a right way. Still, it is not an alternative for Save option. So, AutoRecover aspect aids in safeguarding a Word file during sudden disaster, only if the file is saved throughout the process as well at end.
If Word is terminated/interrupted in middle of process, then the current document will be saved in AutoRecover folder (if it was saved frequently, also at end); only when AutoRecover option is enabled. You can find AutoRecover folder under this path- C:UsersAppDataRoamingMicrosoftWord (Windows 7 and above) and C:UsersApplication DataMicrosoftWord (Windows 7 and below).
And Auto-Recovered file will be named as
- AutoRecovery save of X.asd (X is name of opened file) in Win 7 and below
- ~Wra####.asd (#### is random number given by Windows) in Win 7 and above
So, ASD is your rescued Word file. This file contains replica of currently opened Word document.
Open Asd File Word
How to open ASD file? Why it shows error? Mac arcade games.
If your Windows file association is all set then it links .asd file with respective program present in your computer to open the file, as soon as you double-click on it. If adequate program is missing then you need to install it.
Sometimes Windows prompts you to pick suitable program to open ASD file from list of available applications on your system, if the file is not associated so far.
If you cannot open the ASD file directly or if you come across errors like unable to open ASD file unsupported file type then try below methods.
Note: Never try to rename your original .asd files. If you want to do, try with its copied file.
1. Open ASD File Manually
- Go to Start, type .asd in search tab and hit Enter key
- From displayed list, select your ASD file and open it
- Select MS Word to launch the file (If asked)
- Choose All Files in file types list
- When file opens, copy its entire content and paste it in a new Word file
- Save the new Word file with .doc/.docx extension
2. Open ASD file in Word 2010
Microsoft Word 2010 is fitted with enhanced features to help users. So, employ it to access your ASD file.
Open Asd File Word 2016
- Avail Microsoft Word 2010 tool
- Launch it and click on Office button
- Use Open option and select your ASD file
- Opt All Files in file types tab
- Copy the ASD file data
- Create a new file and paste it
- Save created file in Word format
Additional Info:
You may come across numerous circumstances that lead to corruption of your vital Word documents. However, don’t be worried. You can easily fix the broken Word file with the assistance of apt fix i.e. Yodot DOC Repair. This Word file repair utility can fix even severely corrupted as well damaged DOC/DOCX files with 100% precision. Also, when you are facing CRC error, unrecognized format error, Macro error, encoding error while opening Word file then the problems can be easily sorted out using Yodot.3 steps to fix your Word file using Yodot:
- Install Yodot DOC Repair and click on Browse button
- Select Word fie that you want to fix and hit Repair key
- Preview the fixed file and Save it
Suggested:
- Take care of your Word application; avoid abrupt closing
- Make a habit of working on copied file, instead of original one