.aby File Extension
Developer:
AOL
File type:
AOL Address Book File
You're here because you have a file that has a file extension ending in .aby. Files with the file extension .aby can only be launched by certain applications. It's possible that .aby files are data files rather than documents or media, which means they're not meant to be viewed at all.
what is a .aby file?
The AOL software is an application developed by AOL for accessing resources stored in accessible Web servers via an Internet connection, and this program can be used to create address book contact lists that can be saved in data files which can be appended with the .aby extension. These ABY files can be retrieved then exported to widely used email management applications, though conversion using third party applications is necessary. Some of these third party applications that can be used to convert files with the .aby extension include the ePreserver application from Connected Software, which is developed for Microsoft Windows-based systems. The data stored in these .aby files may include the names, addresses, emails and phone numbers among other contact details of a user's contacts. The AOL application is classified as a contact management software for Microsoft Windows environments and can be installed by users with Microsoft Windows-based systems to integrate support into their systems for the ABY file format.
how to open a .aby file?
Launch a .aby 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 .aby file will open it. It's possible you may need to download or purchase the correct application. It's also possible that you have the correct application on your PC, but .aby files aren't yet associated with it. In this case, when you try to open a .aby file, you can tell Windows which application is the correct one for that file. From then on, opening a .aby file will open the correct application. Click here to fix .aby file association errors
applications that open a .aby file
AOL Instant Messenger
AOL Instant Messenger
AOL Instant Messenger (AIM) developed by AOL Inc. is an instant messaging client that uses the OSCAR (Open System for CommunicAtion in Realtime) instant messaging protocol and the TOC protocol that allows communication between registered users in real time. Instant messaging (IM) uses the Internet to provide a service that offers quick transmission of text-based messages from sender to receiver. Hence, it falls under the umbrella classification online chat because it is bi-directionally exchanged, text-based, and happens in real time. Instant messages sent over a network can be a point-to-point communication or multicast communications from one sender to many receivers. AIM provides users a quick way to get connected and stay connected with their family, friends and business colleagues. The new Lifestream feature in AIM allows the addition of accounts like Facebook, YouTube and Twitter where users can follow posts and status messages to stay connected in real time. AIM is available on Windows, Mac, and mobile phones like iPhone and Windows mobile. AIM runs in platforms supported by Windows, Windows Mobile, Android, Mac OS X, Blackberry OS, and iOS.
AOL
AOL
AOL is an Internet access software America Online (also known as AOL), an American company that invests and develops brands and web sites. Like other similar software, AOL allows the user to activate dial-up connections to the Internet by means of an ISP (Internet service provider) or a VPN (Virtual private network). A range of technologies is employed by every ISP to enable users to connect to their network. The different connection types are the dial-up, DSL (Digital Subscriber Line), fiber to the premises (FTTH), broadband wireless, Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN) and cable modem. Data, files, and images are transmitted by packet switching according to the Internet Protocol (IP), from the service provider to users that include domestic, academic, business, and government networks. The transmitted packets can contain a wide range of information and services like electronic mail, online chat, file transfer, documents from the World Wide Web, and interlinked Web pages.
Connected ePreserver
Connected ePreserver
Connected ePreserver is a communications and e-mail software used for converting AOL e-mail, folders, address book and favorite places. This software automatically finds AOL PFC, or Personal Filing Cabinet files and the new email application. It provides support for various screen names and converts all address book fields which also includes the distribution lists. It Converts HTML email, text email, attachments, headers and also supports converting into Mac Mail. It maintains a filing cabinet folder structure and it also copies information even if a user is no longer a member of AOL. ePreserver does not support Mac platforms and does not convert data files from AOL into Mac. But users can convert Windows AOL data into Mac by running ePreserver under Windows and copying the information to Mac. In summary, ePreserver can copy AOL mail and contacts to Microsoft Outlook or Gmail, convert AOL favorites to Internet Explorer and export AOL data from Windows to Mac. Favorites are converted to Internet Explorer, but users can also convert favorites to Firefox or Opera by converting it first in Internet Explorer, then command Firefox or Opera to import favorites from Internet Explorer.a word of warning
Be careful not to rename the extension on .aby files, or any other files. This will not change the file type. Only special conversion software can change a file from one file type to another.
what is a file extension?
A file extension is the set of three or four characters at the end of a filename; in this case, .aby. File extensions tell you what type of file it is, and tell Windows what programs can open it. Windows often associates a default program to each file extension, so that when you double-click the file, the program launches automatically. When that program is no longer on your PC, you can sometimes get an error when you try to open the associated file.
