J01 File Extension

What is J01 file?

Full format name of files that use J01 extension is Akeeba Backup Multi-part Backup Format. Files with J01 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. J01 file format, along with 243 other file formats, belongs to the Backup Files category. The software recommended for managing J01 files is Akeeba Backup. On the official website of Akeeba developer not only will you find detailed information about theAkeeba Backup software, but also about J01 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support J01 file extension

Programs that can handle J01 files are as follows. Files with J01 extension, just like any other file formats, can be found on any operating system. The files in question may be transferred to other devices, be it mobile or stationary, yet not all systems may be capable of properly handling such files.

Updated: 11/28/2021

How to open file with J01 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening J01 files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Akeeba Backup Multi-part Backup Format files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The following is a list of guidelines that will help you identify and solve file-related problems.

Step 1. Download and install Akeeba Backup

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports J01 files installed on the system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Akeeba Backup and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support J01 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Akeeba Backup website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of Akeeba Backup and update if needed

If the problems with opening J01 files still occur even after installing Akeeba Backup, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Akeeba Backup is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why J01 files are not compatible with Akeeba Backup. The most recent version of Akeeba Backup is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign Akeeba Backup to J01 files

If you have the latest version of Akeeba Backup installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage J01 on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the J01 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where Akeeba Backup is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open J01 files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected J01 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with J01 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the J01 for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the J01 file is valid. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the J01 in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the J01 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the J01 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the J01 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with J01 extension is complete and error-free

If the J01 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. If the J01 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Akeeba Backup Multi-part Backup Format file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Akeeba Backup

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with J01 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with Akeeba Backup Multi-part Backup Format files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the J01 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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