How to Open AIR Files on PC or Mac

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This wikiHow teaches you how to run an executable AIR file on a computer. AIR files are installation packages for distributing Adobe AIR applications. Once Adobe AIR is installed on your computer, you can launch any AIR file, and install the program it contains.

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    Type https://www.adobe.com into the address bar, and press ↵ Enter or ⏎ Return on your keyboard.
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    You can find this button all the way down at the bottom of the Adobe website. It will open the Adobe AIR download page.
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    This will automatically start your download, and download the Adobe AIR setup file to your computer.
    • On Mac, you'll download a DMG file.
    • On Windows, you'll download an EXE file.
    • If you're prompted, select a download location to save the setup file.
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    Follow the simple installation steps in the setup window to install the Adobe AIR program to your computer.
    • When you're prompted, click I Agree to agree to Adobe's terms, and continue with the installation.
    • If you already have an earlier version of Adobe AIR installed, click Update in the installer to install the latest software update.
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    When the installation is finished, click the Finish button to close the setup window.
    • You can now open any AIR file on your computer.
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    When Adobe AIR installed, you can run any AIR file on your computer without a third-party app.
    • Launching the AIR file will start the installation for the Adobe AIR program it contains.
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      1. Open https://www.adobe.com in a browser.
      2. Scroll down and click Adobe AIR in the page footer.
      3. Click Download now .
      4. Run the Adobe AIR setup file.
      5. Click Finish to finish installation.
      6. Double-click any AIR file to open it.

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