Tips to open E01 file

Can't open the E01 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open E01 files as well as a list of programs that support E01 files.

E01 file extension

File Name EnCase Image Format
File Developer Guidance Software
File Category Disk Image Files

The E01 file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the E01 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the E01 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is E01 file?

The E01 file has been categorized as Disk Image Files. The creator of this file is Guidance Software. Additionally, the Disk Image Files category contains 203 of other files. EnCase Image Format is most often found on 2 operating systems. The file will work on , Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 4 alternative programs to handle the E01 file. Mount Image Pro, EnCase Cybersecurity, SmartMount, ARJ will apply when it is not possible to use EnCase EDiscovery.

How to open E01 file?

The most common problem when using EnCase Image Format is that a specific E01 is not associated with the program. This causes the file E01 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 E01 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 EnCase EDiscovery

The first step is to check if the computer has the EnCase EDiscovery program installed. This can be achieved by typing EnCase EDiscovery 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. Below you will find a list of applications that support E01 files.

Step 2. Create association of EnCase EDiscovery with E01 files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the E01 file to open in the EnCase EDiscovery application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the E01 file with the EnCase EDiscovery program.

Step 3. Update EnCase EDiscovery to the latest version

If, however, after binding EnCase EDiscovery with EnCase Image Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the E01 file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The E01 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the E01 file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our E01 file. However, remember that not every infected E01 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of E01 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.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair E01 file corruption.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted E01 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the E01 file to another location.
This problem only occurs with more complex files. In this case, the E01 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file E01 to close. However, some background programs may block the E01 file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.