Tips to open PAR file

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

PAR file extension

File Name Parchive Index Format
File Developer Parchive
File Category Compressed Files

The PAR file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the PAR files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the PAR file on each system platform.

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What is PAR file?

The PAR file has been categorized as Compressed Files. The author of this format is Parchive. Additionally, the Compressed Files category contains 236 of other files. Parchive Index Format is supported by 3 operating systems. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. Alternatively, you can use 2 other programs. The parchive programs will also handle the file when the UnRarX program does not fulfill its role.

How to open PAR file?

The main problem with Parchive Index Format is that the PAR file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open PAR, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the PAR 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 UnRarX

In this case, you should first verify that the UnRarX application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name UnRarX into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open PAR files.

Programs to open PAR file

Remember to download programs supporting PAR files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

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Step 2. Create association of UnRarX with PAR files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the PAR file to open in the UnRarX application, but you can set it manually. 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. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the PAR file with the UnRarX program.

Step 3. Update UnRarX to the latest version

If, despite the association of the UnRarX program with the Parchive Index Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the PAR 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 PAR file may be unusually small compared to the original file. Usually this applies to PAR files downloaded from the Internet in case the download did not finish properly. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
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. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our PAR file. However, remember that not every infected PAR file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the PAR file. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair PAR file corruption.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted PAR files cannot be played on other computers than the one on which they were encrypted, they must be decrypted before using on another device.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. Copying the PAR file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the PAR file for a certain period of time. If nothing helps, please reset the device.