P14 File Extension

What is P14 file?

P14 filename suffix is mostly used for PAR Recovery Volume files. Peter B. Clements defined the PAR Recovery Volume format standard. P14 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with P14 extension are categorized as Misc Files files. The Misc Files subset comprises 6033 various file formats. The most popular software that supports P14 files is QuickPar. Software named QuickPar was created by Peter B. Clements. In order to find more detailed information on the software and P14 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support P14 file extension

The following listing features P14-compatible programs. Files with P14 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 P14 extension?

Being unable to open files with P14 extension can be have various origins. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to PAR Recovery Volume files aren’t complex. In most cases they can be addressed swiftly and effectively without assistance from a specialist. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Download and install QuickPar

Problems with opening and working with P14 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with P14 files being present on your machine. To address this issue, go to the QuickPar developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support P14 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. If you want to download QuickPar installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Peter B. Clements website and download from their official repositories.

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

If the problems with opening P14 files still occur even after installing QuickPar, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of QuickPar is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that QuickPar cannot handle files with P14 may be that the software is outdated.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 QuickPar.

Step 3. Set the default application to open P14 files to QuickPar

If you have the latest version of QuickPar installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage P14 on your device. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Right-click the P14 file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where QuickPar is installed, check the Always use this app to open P14 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 P14 extension, select Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• Select QuickPar and click Change for all...
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with P14 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Check the P14 for errors

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the P14 file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Verify that the P14 in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the P14 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. P14 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the P14 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. If the P14 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative 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 PAR Recovery Volume file.

4. Check whether your system can handle QuickPar

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support P14 files. Close all running programs and try opening the P14 file.

5. Verify that your operating system and drivers are up to date

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with PAR Recovery Volume file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with P14 files affecting older versions of given software.

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