Tips to open 008 file

Can't open the 008 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open 008 files as well as a list of programs that support 008 files.

008 file extension

File Name Compressed Format From A Multi-volume Archive (part 8)
File Developer Igor Pavlov
File Category Archive Files

The 008 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the 008 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the 008 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 4
  • 4
  • 2
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is 008 file?

The file with the extension 008 is the Archive Files file type. The author of this format is Igor Pavlov. Additionally, the Archive Files category contains 619 of other files. Compressed Format From A Multi-volume Archive (part 8) is supported by 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is 7-Zip. This was created by Igor Pavlov. There are also 9 alternative programs to handle the 008 file. PeaZip, WinRAR, ZipZag, StuffIt Deluxe will apply when it is not possible to use 7-Zip.

How to open 008 file?

The main problem with Compressed Format From A Multi-volume Archive (part 8) is that the 008 file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file 008 to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the 008 file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install 7-Zip

In this case, you should first verify that the 7-Zip application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing 7-Zip into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file 008 with 7-Zip. Below you will find a list of applications that support 008 files.

Step 2. Create association of 7-Zip with 008 files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the 008 file to open in the 7-Zip application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the 008 file with the 7-Zip application.

Step 3. Update 7-Zip to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the 7-Zip program, it is possible that Compressed Format From A Multi-volume Archive (part 8) requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Igor Pavlov page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the 008 file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The 008 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the 008 file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the 008 file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover 008 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the 008 files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged 008 files. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Igor Pavlov, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file 008 except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the 008 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the 008 file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If nothing helps, please reset the device.