P25 File Extension

What is P25 file?

Full format name of files that use P25 extension is PAR Recovery Volume. Peter B. Clements defined the PAR Recovery Volume format standard. P25 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. P25 file belongs to the Misc Files category just like 6033 other filename extensions listed in our database. The most popular software that supports P25 files is QuickPar. Software named QuickPar was created by Peter B. Clements. In order to find more detailed information on the software and P25 files, check the developer’s official website.

Programs which support P25 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support P25 files. Files with P25 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 P25 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening P25 files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to PAR Recovery Volume 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 P25 files.

Step 1. Install QuickPar software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports P25 files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the QuickPar developer website, download the tool, and install it. It is that easy On the top of the page a list that contains all programs grouped based on operating systems supported can be found. One of the most risk-free method of downloading software is using links provided by official distributors. Visit QuickPar website and download the installer.

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

You still cannot access P25 files although QuickPar is installed on your system? Make sure that the software is up to date. Sometimes software developers introduce new formats in place of that already supports along with newer versions of their applications. This can be one of the causes why P25 files are not compatible with QuickPar. The most recent version of QuickPar is backward compatible and can handle file formats supported by older versions of the software.

Step 3. Assign QuickPar to P25 files

After installing QuickPar (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open P25 files. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Right-click the P25 file and choose Open with option
• Select Choose another app → More apps
• Finally select Look for another app on this PC, point to the folder where QuickPar is installed, check the Always use this app to open P25 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• From the drop-down menu, accessed by clicking the file with P25 extension, select Information
• Open the Open with section by clicking its name
• Select the appropriate software and save your settings by clicking Change all
• If you followed the previous steps a message should appear: This change will be applied to all files with P25 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the P25 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 P25 file. It is probable that the file is corrupted and thus cannot be accessed.

1. Verify that the P25 in question is not infected with a computer virus

Should it happed that the P25 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. Scan the P25 file as well as your computer for malware or viruses. If the P25 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the P25 file was sent to you by someone else, ask this person to resend the file to you. It is possible that the file has not been properly copied to a data storage and is incomplete and therefore cannot be opened. When downloading the file with P25 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.

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 PAR Recovery Volume file.

4. Verify that your device fulfills the requirements to be able to open QuickPar

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with P25 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 PAR Recovery Volume file. It may be the case that the P25 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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