R18 File Extension

What is R18 file?

R18 is a file extension commonly associated with Norton Ghost Rar files. Norton Ghost Rar format was developed by Symantec Corporation. Files with R18 extension may be used by programs distributed for Windows platform. R18 file belongs to the Archive Files category just like 619 other filename extensions listed in our database. Norton Ghost is by far the most used program for working with R18 files. On the official website of Symantec Corporation developer not only will you find detailed information about theNorton Ghost software, but also about R18 and other supported file formats.

Programs which support R18 file extension

Below is a table that list programs that support R18 files. Files with R18 suffix can be copied to any mobile device or system platform, but it may not be possible to open them properly on target system.

How to open file with R18 extension?

Being unable to open files with R18 extension can be have various origins. Fortunately, most common problems with R18 files can be solved without in-depth IT knowledge, and most importantly, in a matter of minutes. The list below will guide you through the process of addressing the encountered problem.

Step 1. Install Norton Ghost software

The most common reason for such problems is the lack of proper applications that supports R18 files installed on the system. To address this issue, go to the Norton Ghost 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. If you want to download Norton Ghost installer in the most secured manner, we suggest you visit Symantec Corporation website and download from their official repositories.

Step 2. Check the version of Norton Ghost and update if needed

If you already have Norton Ghost installed on your systems and R18 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. This can be one of the causes why R18 files are not compatible with Norton Ghost. All of the file formats that were handled just fine by the previous versions of given program should be also possible to open using Norton Ghost.

Step 3. Set the default application to open R18 files to Norton Ghost

If you have the latest version of Norton Ghost installed and the problem persists, select it as the default program to be used to manage R18 on your device. The process of associating file formats with default application may differ in details depending on platform, but the basic procedure is very similar.

Change the default application in Windows

• Right-click the R18 file and choose Open with option
• 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 Norton Ghost is installed, check the Always use this app to open R18 files box and conform your selection by clicking OK button

Change the default application in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected R18 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Find the Open with option – click the title if its hidden
• Select Norton Ghost and click Change for all...
• A message window should appear informing that This change will be applied to all files with R18 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Check the R18 for errors

If you followed the instructions form the previous steps yet the issue is still not solved, you should verify the R18 file in question. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. Check the R18 file for viruses or malware

Should it happed that the R18 is infected with a virus, this may be that cause that prevents you from accessing it. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. If the R18 file is indeed infected follow the instructions below.

2. Check whether the file is corrupted or damaged

If the R18 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. If the R18 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.

Some files require elevated access rights to open them. Log in using an administrative account and see If this solves the problem.

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

If the system is under havy load, it may not be able to handle the program that you use to open files with R18 extension. In this case close the other applications.

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

Regularly updated system, drivers, and programs keep your computer secure. This may also prevent problems with Norton Ghost Rar files. It may be the case that the R18 files work properly with updated software that addresses some system bugs.

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