$02 File Extension

What is $02 file?

Full format name of files that use $02 extension is MS-DOS Pipe. Files with $02 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with $02 extension are categorized as Document Files files. The Document Files subset comprises 574 various file formats. MS-DOS is by far the most used program for working with $02 files. Software named MS-DOS was created by Microsoft Corporation. In order to find more detailed information on the software and $02 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support $02 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support $02 files. Files with $02 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 $02 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening $02 files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with $02 files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. We have prepared a listing of which will help you resolve your problems with $02 files.

Step 1. Get the MS-DOS

Problems with opening and working with $02 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with $02 files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download MS-DOS and install it on your device. Above you will find a complete listing of programs that support $02 files, classified according to system platforms for which they are available. The safest method of downloading MS-DOS installed is by going to developer’s website (Microsoft Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of MS-DOS

You still cannot access $02 files although MS-DOS is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Software developers may implement support for more modern file formats in updated versions of their products. The reason that MS-DOS cannot handle files with $02 may be that the software is outdated.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 MS-DOS.

Step 3. Associate MS-DOS Pipe files with MS-DOS

After installing MS-DOS (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open $02 files. 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

• Right-click the $02 file and choose Open with option
• Next, select the Choose another app option and then using More apps open the list of available applications
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the MS-DOS installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open $02 files box and clicking OK button.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• Right-click the $02 file and select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select MS-DOS and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with $02 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Ensure that the $02 file is complete and free of errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the $02 file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the $02 in question is not infected with a computer virus

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the $02 file hinders attempts to open it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the scanner detected that the $02 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Ensure the file with $02 extension is complete and error-free

If the $02 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. During the copy process of the file errors may occurred rendering the file incomplete or corrupted. This could be the source of encountered problems with the file. It could happen the the download process of file with $02 extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative 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 MS-DOS Pipe file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run MS-DOS

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support $02 files. Close all running programs and try opening the $02 file.

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

Latest versions of programs and drivers may help you solve problems with MS-DOS Pipe files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with $02 files affecting older versions of given software.

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