P18 File Extension

What is P18 file?

P18 filename suffix is mostly used for QuickPar Recovery Volume Format files. P18 file format is compatible with software that can be installed on Windows system platform. P18 file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing P18 files is QuickPar. On the official website of Peter B. Clements developer not only will you find detailed information about theQuickPar software, but also about P18 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support P18 file extension

Programs that can handle P18 files are as follows. Files with P18 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.

Updated: 02/04/2020

How to open file with P18 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening P18 files on given system. What is important, all common issues related to files with P18 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 QuickPar

Problems with opening and working with P18 files are most probably having to do with no proper software compatible with P18 files being present on your machine. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download QuickPar and install it on your device. On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. The safest method of downloading QuickPar installed is by going to developer’s website (Peter B. Clements) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of QuickPar

If the problems with opening P18 files still occur even after installing QuickPar, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software.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. If you have an older version of QuickPar installed, it may not support P18 format. The latest version of QuickPar should support all file formats that where compatible with older versions of the software.

Step 3. Set the default application to open P18 files to QuickPar

After installing QuickPar (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open P18 files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the P18 file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• The last step is to select Look for another app on this PC option supply the directory path to the folder where QuickPar is installed. Now all that is left is to confirm your choice by selecting Always use this app to open P18 files and clicking OK.

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with P18 extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with P18 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the P18 is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the P18 file is valid. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the P18 file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the P18 file hinders attempts to open it. Immediately scan the file using an antivirus tool or scan the whole system to ensure the whole system is safe. If the P18 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Ensure the file with P18 extension is complete and error-free

Did you receive the P18 file in question from a different person? Ask him/her to send it one more time. The file might have been copied erroneously and the data lost integrity, which precludes from accessing the file. It could happen the the download process of file with P18 extension was interrupted and the file data is defective. Download the file again from the same source.

3. Ensure that you have appropriate access rights

There is a possibility that the file in question can only be accessed by users with sufficient system privileges. Log out of your current account and log in to an account with sufficient access privileges. Then open the QuickPar Recovery Volume Format file.

4. Make sure that the system has sufficient resources to run QuickPar

If the systems has insufficient resources to open P18 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 QuickPar Recovery Volume Format 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 P18 files affecting older versions of given software.

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