P30 File Extension

What is P30 file?

P30 is a file extension commonly associated with PAR Recovery Volume files. Peter B. Clements defined the PAR Recovery Volume format standard. P30 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. P30 file format, along with 6033 other file formats, belongs to the Misc Files category. The software recommended for managing P30 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 P30 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support P30 file extension

The following listing features P30-compatible programs. Files with P30 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 P30 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening P30 files on given system. Fortunately, most common problems with P30 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 P30 files.

Step 1. Download and install QuickPar

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening P30 files is that no program that can handle P30 files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download QuickPar and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. If you want to download QuickPar installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Peter B. Clements website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of QuickPar and update if needed

If you already have QuickPar installed on your systems and P30 files are still not opened properly, check if you have the latest version of the software. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that QuickPar cannot handle files with P30 may be that the software is outdated.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 QuickPar.

Step 3. Set the default application to open P30 files to QuickPar

After installing QuickPar (the most recent version) make sure that it is set as the default application to open P30 files. The method is quite simple and varies little across operating systems.

Selecting the first-choice application in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the P30 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 QuickPar is installed, check the Always use this app to open P30 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Selecting the first-choice application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected P30 file open the file menu and choose 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 P30 extension. Next, click the Continue button to finalize the process.

Step 4. Ensure that the P30 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 P30 file. Being unable to access the file can be related to various issues.

1. Check the P30 file for viruses or malware

If the file is infected, the malware that resides in the P30 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 P30 file is unsafe, proceed as instructed by the antivirus program to neutralize the threat.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the P30 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 P30 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

3. Verify whether your account has administrative rights

Sometimes in order to access files user need to have administrative privileges. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the PAR Recovery Volume file again.

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

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support P30 files. Close all running programs and try opening the P30 file.

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 PAR Recovery Volume files and ensure security of your device and operating system. It may be the case that the P30 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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