R98 File Extension

What is R98 file?

R98 is a file extension commonly associated with RAR Compressed Formats From A Multi-volume Archive files. R98 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. Files with R98 extension are categorized as Archive Files files. The Archive Files subset comprises 619 various file formats. The software recommended for managing R98 files is WinRAR. WinRAR software was developed by win.rar GmbH, and on its official website you may find more information about R98 files or the WinRAR software program.

Programs which support R98 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support R98 files. R98 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 R98 extension?

Problems with accessing R98 may be due to various reasons. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to RAR Compressed Formats From A Multi-volume Archive 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 R98 files.

Step 1. Get the WinRAR

Problems with opening and working with R98 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with R98 files being present on your machine. 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 R98 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If the problems with opening R98 files still occur even after installing WinRAR, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software.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. If you have an older version of WinRAR installed, it may not support R98 format. 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 R98 files to WinRAR

If the issue has not been solved in the previous step, you should associate R98 files with latest version of WinRAR you have installed 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.

Change the default application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the R98 file
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where WinRAR is installed, check the Always use this app to open R98 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• Right-click the R98 file and select Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with R98 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Check the R98 for 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 R98 file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The R98 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the R98 file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the R98 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. R98 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

Did you receive the R98 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. 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 R98 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the RAR Compressed Formats From A Multi-volume Archive 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 R98 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 Compressed Formats From A Multi-volume Archive files. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle R98 files.

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