Tips to open DAR file
Can't open the DAR file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open DAR files as well as a list of programs that support DAR files.
DAR file extension
The DAR file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the DAR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the DAR file on each system platform.
What is DAR file?
The file with the extension DAR is the Compressed Files file type. Compressed Files consists of 236 similar files. DAR Disk Archive is supported by 2 operating systems. The file will work on , Linux systems, unfortunately not on others. Alternatively, you can use 1 other programs. You can use DAR in case KDar cannot be used.
How to open DAR file?
The main problem with DAR Disk Archive is that the DAR file is incorrectly associated with programs. This causes the file DAR 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 DAR 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 KDar
The first step is to check if the computer has the KDar program installed. To do this, enter the name KDar into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support DAR files.
Programs to open DAR file
Remember to download programs supporting DAR files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of KDar with DAR files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the DAR file still does not use the KDar 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. 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 DAR file with the KDar application.
Step 3. Update KDar to the latest version
If, however, after binding KDar with DAR Disk Archive there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the DAR file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the DAR file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the DAR file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected DAR 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 DAR files changes over time. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular DAR file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted DAR 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 DAR file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the DAR file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the DAR file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the DAR file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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