P01 File Extension

What is P01 file?

P01 filename suffix is mostly used for GEAR CD/DVD Disc Image files. Files with P01 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. P01 file format, along with 203 other file formats, belongs to the Disk Image Files category. GEAR PRO supports P01 files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 5 other tools may also be used.

Programs which support P01 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support P01 files. Files with P01 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.

How to open file with P01 extension?

Problems with accessing P01 may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to GEAR CD/DVD Disc Image files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with P01 files.

Step 1. Get the GEAR PRO

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports P01 files installed on the system. The most obvious solution is to download and install GEAR PRO or one to the listed programs: IsoBuster, UltraISO, MagicISO. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading GEAR PRO installed is by going to developer’s website () and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Check the version of GEAR PRO and update if needed

If you already have GEAR PRO installed on your systems and P01 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that GEAR PRO cannot handle files with P01 may be that the software is outdated. The latest version of GEAR PRO should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign GEAR PRO to P01 files

After installing GEAR PRO (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open P01 files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the P01 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where GEAR PRO is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open P01 files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the P01 file and select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select GEAR PRO and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with P01 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the P01 is not faulty

You closely followed the steps listed in points 1-3, but the problem is still present? You should check whether the file is a proper P01 file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. The P01 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the P01 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the P01 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the scanner detected that the P01 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with P01 extension is complete and error-free

If the P01 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with P01 extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the GEAR CD/DVD Disc Image file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run GEAR PRO

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support P01 files. Close all running programs and try opening the P01 file.

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

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with GEAR CD/DVD Disc Image file. It may be the case that the P01 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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