R38 File Extension

What is R38 file?

Full format name of files that use R38 extension is Split Multi-volume RAR Compressed Format Archive (part 40). Split Multi-volume RAR Compressed Format Archive (part 40) specification was created by Eugene Roshal. R38 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. R38 file format, along with 619 other file formats, belongs to the Archive Files category. The software recommended for managing R38 files is WinRAR. Software named WinRAR was created by win.rar GmbH. In order to find more detailed information on the software and R38 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support R38 file extension

The following listing features R38-compatible programs. R38 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 R38 extension?

Problems with accessing R38 may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with R38 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install WinRAR

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports R38 files installed on the system. The solution is straightforward, just download and install WinRAR. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading WinRAR installed is by going to developer’s website (win.rar GmbH) and downloading the software using provided links.

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

If you already have WinRAR installed on your systems and R38 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. The reason that WinRAR cannot handle files with R38 may be that the software is outdated. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using WinRAR.

Step 3. Set the default application to open R38 files to WinRAR

If you have the latest version of WinRAR installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage R38 on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the R38 file and choose 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 WinRAR is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open R38 files and clicking OK.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with R38 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 R38 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Verify that the R38 is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the R38 file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the R38 in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the R38 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the R38 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the R38 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with R38 extension is complete and error-free

If the R38 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. It could happen the the download process of file with R38 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

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 Split Multi-volume RAR Compressed Format Archive (part 40) file.

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

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with R38 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 Split Multi-volume RAR Compressed Format Archive (part 40) files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with R38 files affecting older versions of given software.

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