R15 File Extension

What is R15 file?

R15 filename suffix is mostly used for Norton Ghost Rar files. Norton Ghost Rar format was developed by Symantec Corporation. R15 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. R15 file format, along with 619 other file formats, belongs to the Archive Files category. The software recommended for managing R15 files is Norton Ghost. Norton Ghost software was developed by Symantec Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about R15 files or the Norton Ghost software program.

Programs which support R15 file extension

Programs that can handle R15 files are as follows. Files with R15 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 R15 extension?

Being unable to open files with R15 extension can be have various origins. What is important, all common issues related to files with R15 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with R15 files.

Step 1. Download and install Norton Ghost

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports R15 files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install Norton Ghost. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit Norton Ghost website and download the installer.

Step 2. Check the version of Norton Ghost and update if needed

You still cannot access R15 files although Norton Ghost 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 Norton Ghost installed, it may not support R15 format. The latest version of Norton Ghost should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Associate Norton Ghost Rar files with Norton Ghost

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate R15 files with latest version of Norton Ghost you have installed on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the R15 file and choose Open with option
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where Norton Ghost is installed, check the Always use this app to open R15 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 R15 extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select Norton Ghost and click Change for all...
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with R15 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the R15 is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the R15 file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the R15 in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the R15 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 R15 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the R15 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. When downloading the file with R15 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

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

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 Norton Ghost Rar file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run Norton Ghost

If the systems has insufficient resources to open R15 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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 Norton Ghost Rar files. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with R15 files affecting older versions of given software.

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