P19 File Extension

What is P19 file?

Full format name of files that use P19 extension is PAR Recovery Volume. PAR Recovery Volume format was developed by Peter B. Clements. P19 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. P19 file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing P19 files is QuickPar. QuickPar software was developed by Peter B. Clements, and on its official website you may find more information about P19 files or the QuickPar software program.

Programs which support P19 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support P19 files. Files with P19 suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with P19 extension?

Being unable to open files with P19 extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to PAR Recovery Volume files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install QuickPar software

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening P19 files is that no program that can handle P19 files is installed on user’s system. To address this issue, go to the QuickPar developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support P19 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download QuickPar installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Peter B. Clements website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of QuickPar and update if needed

You still cannot access P19 files although QuickPar is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. If you have an older version of QuickPar installed, it may not support P19 format. The most recent version of QuickPar is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open P19 files to QuickPar

After installing QuickPar (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open P19 files. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the P19 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where QuickPar is installed, check the Always use this app to open P19 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with P19 extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with P19 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the P19 is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the P19 file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the P19 file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the P19 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the P19 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If you obtained the problematic P19 file from a third party, ask them to supply you with another copy. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. If the P19 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the PAR Recovery Volume file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open QuickPar

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with P19 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with PAR Recovery Volume files. It may be the case that the P19 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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