P28 File Extension

What is P28 file?

Full format name of files that use P28 extension is PAR Recovery Volume. Peter B. Clements defined the PAR Recovery Volume format standard. P28 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with P28 extension are categorized as Archive Files files. The Archive Files subset comprises 619 various file formats. The software recommended for managing P28 files is QuickPar. On the official website of Peter B. Clements developer not only will you find detailed information about theQuickPar software, but also about P28 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support P28 file extension

Programs that can handle P28 files are as follows. P28 files can be encountered on all system platforms, including mobile, yet there is no guarantee each will properly support such files.

How to open file with P28 extension?

Problems with accessing P28 may be due to various reasons. 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. Download and install QuickPar

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports P28 files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install QuickPar. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. 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. Update QuickPar to the latest version

If you already have QuickPar installed on your systems and P28 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. If you have an older version of QuickPar installed, it may not support P28 format. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using QuickPar.

Step 3. Set the default application to open P28 files to QuickPar

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate P28 files with latest version of QuickPar you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the P28 file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• 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 P28 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 P28 extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with P28 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the P28 for errors

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 P28 file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The P28 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the P28 file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the P28 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the P28 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Verify that the P28 file’s structure is intact

If the P28 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. When downloading the file with P28 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the PAR Recovery Volume file again.

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

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support P28 files. Close all running programs and try opening the P28 file.

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 is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with P28 files affecting older versions of given software.

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