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File Extension AA

The file extension AA is associated with multiple programs and applications and various file types. The programs and applications include PAML, UNIX, Audible Audio, generic CD images, and PROGNOSIS. AA files contain data and information related to the program that created the file.

If the extension AA is related to PAML, the file is a data file type that contains data used for analyzing DNA. PAML stands for Phylogenetic Analysis by Maximum Likelihood and is an application used in the laboratory environment for analyzing protein and DNA sequences.

AA file extensions associated with UNIX-based operating systems are a system file type that contains commands and instructions for running various applications and programs in a UNIX environment. UNIX is an operating system that works with a variety of platforms and is developed by the Open Group.

If the AA files are created as an Audible Audio book file, the files are an audio file type that contains spoken book readings in addition to other data used when listening to an audio book. Audible Audio is created for a variety of applications, which means AA files are supported by a wide variety of programs.

If the AA files are classified as a generic CD image, the files are a disk image file type that contains a replica of data created with different programs and applications. The files are used for the purpose of backup, storage, and restoration and are considered to be an ISO binary file created under the ISO 9660 standard.

PROGNOSIS AA files are a document file type that contains analytic data for monitoring software. PROGNOSIS is produced by Integrated Research Limited and is an application that is used for monitoring IT infrastructure for intrusion detection, VoIP systems, and various web applications.

How to Open AA Files

Since AA files are associated with multiple programs and applications, double click on the file to see if it will automatically open in a default program you have installed on your PC. AA files can consist of different file types, so you may already have a program which will open the file.

If the AA files are related to PAML, you can open them using the PAML program, which is available for download on the PAML website.

AA files that are used with UNIX-based operating systems can be opened using any platform that supports the UNIX operating system. You can obtain more information and source codes on AA files by logging onto the UNIX.org website.

If the AA files contain Audible Audio data and you use Windows, you can open them using Apple iTunes, which is also compatible with Mac OS X. Other programs that will open AA files include Nero, which is available for download on the Nero website, and SoundTaxi Media Suite, which is available on the SoundTaxi.org website.

AA files that contain disk image data can be opened using ISOBuster, which is available for download on the ISOBuster website. ISOBuster is compatible with Windows and Mac OS X.

If the AA files are created with PROGNOSIS, you must use the PROGNOSIS solution to open this type of AA file. PROGNOSIS is available on the relevant website and is compatible with the Windows operating system and Windows environments used in networking.