Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .008 file [ add info ]
008 files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing 008 file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with 008 extension. However, it should be remembered that 008 file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Compressed File From A Multi-volume Archive (part 8) but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning 008 files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with 008 extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.008 file extension
Category: Archive Files
OS | Software |
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7-zip WinRAR PeaZip ZipZag |
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StuffIt Deluxe StuffIt The Unarchiver StuffIt Expander |
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Xarchiver File Roller |
.008 file extension
Category: GPS&GIS Files
OS | Software |
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ArcGIS for Desktop Basic (ArcView) |
.008 file extension
Category: Archive Files
OS | Software |
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HJSplit Total Commander SplitJoin Splitter |
If 008 file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a 008 file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open 008 file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.
If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing 008 in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit 008 format. It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.