020 File Extension

What is 020 file?

Full format name of files that use 020 extension is Split Format Or Compressed Format From A Multi-volume Archive (part 20). Split Format Or Compressed Format From A Multi-volume Archive (part 20) specification was created by Igor Pavlov. Files with 020 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. Files with 020 extension are categorized as Archive Files files. The Archive Files subset comprises 619 various file formats. The most popular program for handling 020 files is 7-Zip, but users can choose among 4 different programs that support this file format. Software named 7-Zip was created by Igor Pavlov. In order to find more detailed information on the software and 020 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support 020 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support 020 files. 020 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 020 extension?

Problems with accessing 020 may be due to various reasons. What is important, all common issues related to files with 020 extension can be resolved by the users themselves. The process is quick and doesn’t involve an IT expert. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Get the 7-Zip

Problems with opening and working with 020 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with 020 files being present on your machine. The most obvious solution is to download and install 7-Zip or one to the listed programs: WinRAR, Total Commander, HJSplit. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit 7-Zip website and download the installer.

Step 2. Update 7-Zip to the latest version

You still cannot access 020 files although 7-Zip is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that 7-Zip cannot handle files with 020 may be that the software is outdated.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 7-Zip.

Step 3. Set the default application to open 020 files to 7-Zip

After installing 7-Zip (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open 020 files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Change the default application in Windows

• Clicking the 020 with right mouse button will bring a menu from which you should select the Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the 7-Zip installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open 020 files box and clicking OK button.

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected 020 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• From the list choose the appropriate program and confirm by clicking Change for all....
• Finally, a This change will be applied to all files with 020 extension message should pop-up. Click Continue button in order to confirm your choice.

Step 4. Verify that the 020 is not faulty

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the 020 file in question. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. The 020 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 020 file hinders attempts to open it. Scan the 020 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. 020 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Verify that the 020 file’s structure is intact

If the 020 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. If the 020 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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

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 Split Format Or Compressed Format From A Multi-volume Archive (part 20) file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run 7-Zip

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with 020 extension. In this case close the other applications.

5. Ensure that you have the latest drivers and system updates and patches installed

Up-to-date system and drivers not only makes your computer more secure, but also may solve problems with Split Format Or Compressed Format From A Multi-volume Archive (part 20) file. Outdated drivers or software may have caused the inability to use a peripheral device needed to handle 020 files.

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