Solve your problems with opening and supporting a .par file [ add info ]
PAR files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing PAR file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with PAR extension. However, it should be remembered that PAR file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is Parchive Index Format but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.
So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning PAR files and search for its solution.
A list of programs supporting files types with PAR extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.
.par file extension
Category: Archive Files
OS | Software |
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parchive QuickPar |
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MacPAR deLuxe UnRarX |
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parchive PyPar2 |
.par file extension
Category: Digital Video Files
OS | Software |
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Dedicated Micros NetVu ObserVer Dedicated Micros NetVu Investigator |
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Dedicated Micros NetVu Investigator |
.par file extension
Category: 3D&CAD Files
OS | Software |
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Siemens Solid Edge Adobe Acrobat X Pro |
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Adobe Acrobat X Pro |
If PAR 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 PAR 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 PAR 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 PAR 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 PAR format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.