
In this case, scan the AI file and take the actions recommended by the antivirus program installed on the system.
Check if the AI file is not infected - When the file AI is infected with a virus or malware, it probably will not be able to be opened correctly. You should then find out what is the reason of the problem. Sometimes it happens that despite having the right application and the correct configuration, there are still problems with opening the AI files. Check out other possible problems related to AI files. Remember! Manually editing the system registry is only recommended for advanced users, and changes made to it without proper knowledge may result in damage to the system.
Finally, select the "Always use the selected program to open AI files" option and confirm the whole operation. Click "Find more applications on this PC" and indicate the installation location of the appropriate program. Right click on the unknown AI file you want to open. The second way is simpler and definitely recommended for less advanced users. This can be done in two ways - one is to manually edit the Windows Registry and HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT keys. If the user already has one of the applications installed, the next step will be to associate it with the file extension AI.
Associate Adobe Illustrator with the AI file extension