Tips to open NAR file
Can't open the NAR file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open NAR files as well as a list of programs that support NAR files.
NAR file extension
| File Name |
Counter-Strike Online Game Archive Format |
| File Category |
Game Files |
The NAR file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the NAR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the NAR file on each system platform.
What is NAR file?
The file with the extension NAR is the Game Files file type. In addition to this file, the Game Files category includes 1509 related files. Counter-Strike Online Game Archive Format is most often found on 1 operating systems. These systems consist of Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The main program that supports this format is Counter-Strike Online. This was created by NEXON Korea Corporation & Valve Corporation. This file type can also be opened by 1 other programs. Microsoft Windows Phone 8 will apply when it is not possible to use Counter-Strike Online.
How to open NAR file?
An often recurring problem with Counter-Strike Online Game Archive Format is that NAR is not associated with the correct program file. This causes the file NAR 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 NAR 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 Counter-Strike Online
In this case, you should first verify that the Counter-Strike Online application is installed on the computer. This can be achieved by typing Counter-Strike Online into the operating system search engine. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file NAR with Counter-Strike Online. Below you will find a list of applications that support NAR files.
Programs to open NAR file
Remember to download programs supporting NAR files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Counter-Strike Online with NAR files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the NAR file still does not use the Counter-Strike Online 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 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 NAR file with the Counter-Strike Online application.
Step 3. Update Counter-Strike Online to the latest version
If, despite the association of the Counter-Strike Online program with the Counter-Strike Online Game Archive Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the NEXON Korea Corporation & Valve Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the NAR file
Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:
The NAR file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to NAR files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the NAR file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover NAR files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of NAR file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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.
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 NAR file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted NAR 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 operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the NAR file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. 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 NAR to close. However, some background programs may block the NAR file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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