Tips to open 021 file

Can't open the 021 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open 021 files as well as a list of programs that support 021 files.

021 file extension

File Name Split Format Or Compressed Format From A Multi-volume Archive (part 21)
File Developer Igor Pavlov
File Category Archive Files

The 021 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the 021 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the 021 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is 021 file?

The 021 file has been categorized as Archive Files. The creator of this file is Igor Pavlov. In addition to this file, the Archive Files category includes 619 related files. Split Format Or Compressed Format From A Multi-volume Archive (part 21) appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. It is recommended to use 7-Zip to handle this file. This is a program created by Igor Pavlov. This file type can also be opened by 4 other programs. WinRAR, Total Commander, HJSplit, Split File Shell Extension will apply when it is not possible to use 7-Zip.

How to open 021 file?

The main problem with Split Format Or Compressed Format From A Multi-volume Archive (part 21) is that the 021 file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file 021 to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the 021 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. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name 7-Zip in it. If it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Below you will find a list of applications that support 021 files.

Step 2. Create association of 7-Zip with 021 files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the 021 file still does not use the 7-Zip program, it means no association. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the 7-Zip application as the default for handling the 021 file.

Step 3. Update 7-Zip to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the 7-Zip program, it is possible that Split Format Or Compressed Format From A Multi-volume Archive (part 21) 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 021 file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the 021 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 021 file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover 021 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of 021 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. Help should be sought from the software developer, as they usually recommend using free file converters or installing an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for this. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair 021 file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use Igor Pavlov help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted 021 files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the 021 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.