Tips to open I01 file

Can't open the I01 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open I01 files as well as a list of programs that support I01 files.

I01 file extension

File Name DVD Shrink Part 2 Format
File Developer DVD Shrink
File Category Disk Image Files

The I01 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the I01 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the I01 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 5
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What is I01 file?

The file with the extension I01 is the Disk Image Files file type. The author of this format is DVD Shrink. In addition to this file, the Disk Image Files category includes 203 related files. DVD Shrink Part 2 Format is supported by 1 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. This file type can also be opened by 4 other programs. DAEMON Tools, ImgBurn, Alcohol 120%, DVD Decrypter will apply when it is not possible to use DVD Shrink.

How to open I01 file?

The main problem with DVD Shrink Part 2 Format is that the I01 file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open I01, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the I01 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 DVD Shrink

The first step is to check if the computer has the DVD Shrink program installed. This can be achieved by typing DVD Shrink into the operating system search engine. 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 I01 files.

Step 2. Create association of DVD Shrink with I01 files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the I01 file to open in the DVD Shrink 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 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the DVD Shrink application as the default for handling the I01 file.

Step 3. Update DVD Shrink to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the DVD Shrink program, it is possible that DVD Shrink Part 2 Format requires a newer version of the program.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the I01 file

The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the I01 file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file I01 or the program directory. However, remember that not every infected I01 file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
Older version of I01 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 option of recovering data from damaged I01 files.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file I01 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the I01 file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the I01 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. However, some background programs may block the I01 file while scanning. If this does not work either, restart the device.