The table below provides some useful information about the .ad extension. It answers questions such as:
- What is the .ad file?
- What program do I need to open a .ad file?
- Where can I find the specifications for .ad?
- How can I convert .ad file to another format?
We hope you find this page helpful and a valuable resource.
Details of extension .ad
2 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database.
Problems with .ad files?
First check your registry for hidden errors!
| Extension: | .ad |
|---|---|
| Type: | After Dark Screensaver |
| Category: | Data |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| AD file is an After Dark Screensaver. After Dark is a series of computer screensaver software introduced by Berkeley Systems for the Apple Macintosh, and later for Microsoft Windows. | |
| [Detailed description not yet available] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | |
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| Related links: | |
| none | |
| Aliases: | |
| none | |
| Related extensions: | |
| none | |
Recommended software for .ad files
| Extension: | .ad |
|---|---|
| Type: | DSM Application Diagram |
| Category: | Development |
| Mime type: | application/octet-stream |
| Description: | |
| AD file is a DSM Application Diagram. The Distributed System Designers (DSM) are a core component of Visual Studio Team Edition for Software Architects and the Visual Studio Team System. | |
| [Detailed description] [Sample not yet available] | |
| Open with: | Visual Studio |
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| none | |
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| none | |
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| sdm | |
Recommended software for .ad files
Cannot open .ad files on your system?
When windows gives you an error message saying that it cannot open
.ad files, this means either:
- You need to identify a program that can open the file or
- Your registry may be damaged.
RECOMMENDED:
In both cases it is strongly recommended that you
run a free scan for registry errors.









