R27 File Extension

What is R27 file?

R27 is a file extension commonly associated with Norton Ghost Rar files. R27 files are supported by software applications available for devices running Windows. Files with R27 extension are categorized as Archive Files files. The Archive Files subset comprises 619 various file formats. The most popular software that supports R27 files is Norton Ghost. Norton Ghost software was developed by Symantec Corporation, and on its official website you may find more information about R27 files or the Norton Ghost software program.

Programs which support R27 file extension

Programs that can handle R27 files are as follows. R27 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 R27 extension?

There can be multiple causes why you have problems with opening R27 files on given system. On the bright side, the most encountered issues pertaining to Norton Ghost Rar 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 R27 files.

Step 1. Get the Norton Ghost

The main and most frequent cause precluding users form opening R27 files is that no program that can handle R27 files is installed on user’s system. The solution to this problem is very simple. Download Norton Ghost and install it on your device. The full list of programs grouped by operating systems can be found above. The safest method of downloading Norton Ghost installed is by going to developer’s website (Symantec Corporation) and downloading the software using provided links.

Step 2. Verify the you have the latest version of Norton Ghost

If the problems with opening R27 files still occur even after installing Norton Ghost, it is possible that you have an outdated version of the software. Check the developer’s website whether a newer version of Norton Ghost is available. It may also happen that software creators by updating their applications add compatibility with other, newer file formats. The reason that Norton Ghost cannot handle files with R27 may be that the software is outdated.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 Norton Ghost.

Step 3. Assign Norton Ghost to R27 files

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 R27 on your device. The next step should pose no problems. The procedure is straightforward and largely system-independent

The procedure to change the default program in Windows

• Choose the Open with entry from the file menu accessed by right-mouse clicking on the R27 file
• Click Choose another app and then select More apps option
• To finalize the process, select Look for another app on this PC entry and using the file explorer select the Norton Ghost installation folder. Confirm by checking Always use this app to open R27 files box and clicking OK button.

The procedure to change the default program in Mac OS

• By clicking right mouse button on the selected R27 file open the file menu and choose Information
• Proceed to the Open with section. If its closed, click the title to access available options
• 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 R27 extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection.

Step 4. Verify that the R27 is not faulty

Should the problem still occur after following steps 1-3, check if the R27 file is valid. Problems with opening the file may arise due to various reasons.

1. The R27 may be infected with malware – make sure to scan it with an antivirus tool.

If the R27 is indeed infected, it is possible that the malware is blocking it from opening. It is advised to scan the system for viruses and malware as soon as possible or use an online antivirus scanner. R27 file is infected with malware? Follow the steps suggested by your antivirus software.

2. Ensure the file with R27 extension is complete and error-free

If the R27 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 R27 file has been downloaded from the internet only partially, try to redownload it.

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. Switch to an account that has required privileges and try opening the Norton Ghost Rar file again.

4. Check whether your system can handle Norton Ghost

The operating systems may note enough free resources to run the application that support R27 files. Close all running programs and try opening the R27 file.

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 Norton Ghost Rar file. It is possible that one of the available system or driver updates may solve the problems with R27 files affecting older versions of given software.

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