REV File Extension

What is REV file?

REV filename suffix is mostly used for RAR Recovery Volume Set files. RAR Recovery Volume Set format was developed by RARLAB. Files with REV extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with REV extension are categorized as Compressed Files files. The Compressed Files subset comprises 236 various file formats. The most popular software that supports REV files is WinRAR. On the official website of win.rar GmbH developer not only will you find detailed information about theWinRAR software, but also about REV and other supported file formats.

Programs which support REV file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support REV files. Files with REV 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 REV extension?

Problems with accessing REV may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to RAR Recovery Volume Set 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 REV files.

Step 1. Download and install WinRAR

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening REV files is that no program that can handle REV files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download WinRAR and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support REV files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download WinRAR installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit win.rar GmbH website and download from their official repositories.

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

If you already have WinRAR installed on your systems and REV files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. This can be one of the causes why REV files are not compatible with WinRAR. The most recent version of WinRAR is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

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

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

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

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

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• Right-click the REV file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select WinRAR and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with REV extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the REV file is complete and free of 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 REV file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

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

Should it happed that the REV is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the scanner detected that the REV file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

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

If you obtained the problematic REV 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. When downloading the file with REV 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. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the RAR Recovery Volume Set 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 REV extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Check if you have the latest updates to the operating system and drivers

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

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