R1 File Extension

What is R1 file?

R1 filename suffix is mostly used for WinRAR Multi-Volume Archive Part 1 files. WinRAR Multi-Volume Archive Part 1 specification was created by RARLAB. Files with R1 extension may be used by programs distributed for Linux, Mac OS, Windows platform. R1 file format, along with 236 other file formats, belongs to the Compressed Files category. WinRAR supports R1 files and is the most frequently used program to handle such files, yet 2 other tools may also be used. Software named WinRAR was created by win.rar GmbH. In order to find more detailed information on the software and R1 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support R1 file extension

The following list contains programs grouped by 3 operating systems that support R1 files. R1 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 R1 extension?

Problems with accessing R1 may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with R1 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with R1 files.

Step 1. Download and install WinRAR

Problems with opening and working with R1 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with R1 files being present on your machine. This one is an easy one. Select WinRAR or one of the recommended programs (for example, RARLAB RAR) and download it from appropriate source and install on your system. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support R1 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit WinRAR website and download the installer.

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

If the problems with opening R1 files still occur even after installing WinRAR, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of WinRAR is available. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that WinRAR cannot handle files with R1 may be that the software is outdated.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 R1 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 R1 on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Clicking the R1 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• 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 R1 files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected R1 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• 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 R1 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the R1 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 R1 file. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The R1 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the R1 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. Scan the R1 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the R1 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the R1 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. When downloading the file with R1 extension from the internet an error may occurred resulting in incomplete file. Try downloading the file again.

3. Check if the user that you are logged as has administrative privileges.

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 WinRAR Multi-Volume Archive Part 1 file.

4. Check whether your system can handle WinRAR

If the systems has insufficient resources to open R1 files, try closing all currently running applications and try again.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with WinRAR Multi-Volume Archive Part 1 files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the R1 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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