Tips to open 010 file

Can't open the 010 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open 010 files as well as a list of programs that support 010 files.

010 file extension

File Name Compressed Format From A Multi-volume Archive (part 10)
File Developer Igor Pavlov
File Category Archive Files

The 010 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the 010 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the 010 file on each system platform.

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

What is 010 file?

The file with the extension 010 is the Archive Files file type. The creator of this file is Igor Pavlov. Archive Files consists of 619 similar files. Compressed Format From A Multi-volume Archive (part 10) is most often found on 3 operating systems. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The 7-Zip application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Igor Pavlov. Alternatively, you can use 9 other programs. You can use PeaZip, WinRAR, ZipZag, StuffIt in case 7-Zip cannot be used.

How to open 010 file?

The main problem with Compressed Format From A Multi-volume Archive (part 10) is that the 010 file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file 010 to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the 010 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

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that 7-Zip is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing 7-Zip into the operating system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open 010 files.

Step 2. Create association of 7-Zip with 010 files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the 010 file to open in the 7-Zip application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the 010 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 10) requires a newer version of the program. In this case, use the Igor Pavlov website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the 010 file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. The most common file problems are:

The 010 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to 010 files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our 010 file. However, remember that not every infected 010 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the 010 files changes over time. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged 010 files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Igor Pavlov help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted 010 files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the 010 file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file 010 to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the 010 file for a certain period of time. If the problem persists, restart the machine.