Tips to open R02 file

Can't open the R02 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open R02 files as well as a list of programs that support R02 files.

R02 file extension

File Name WinRAR Split Archive Part 2
File Developer RARLAB
File Category Compressed Files

The R02 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the R02 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the R02 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 7
  • 4
  • 4
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is R02 file?

The file in the R02 format belongs to the Compressed Files category. The creator of this file is RARLAB. In addition to this file, the Compressed Files category includes 236 related files. WinRAR Split Archive Part 2 appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Linux, Mac OS, Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. There are also 14 alternative programs to handle the R02 file. The WinZip, 7-Zip, WinRAR, ZipZag programs will also handle the file when the RARLAB RAR program does not fulfill its role.

How to open R02 file?

The most common problem when using WinRAR Split Archive Part 2 is that a specific R02 is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open R02, 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 R02 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 RARLAB RAR

The first step is to check if the computer has the RARLAB RAR program installed. To do this, enter the name RARLAB RAR 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 R02 files.

Step 2. Create association of RARLAB RAR with R02 files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the R02 file to open in the RARLAB RAR application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the RARLAB RAR application as the default for handling the R02 file.

Step 3. Update RARLAB RAR to the latest version

If, however, after binding RARLAB RAR with WinRAR Split Archive Part 2 there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the R02 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 R02 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the R02 file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
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. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. For the best results, we will scan the entire operating system, not just our R02 file. Sometimes virus-infected R02 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the R02 file. 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. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair R02 file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted R02 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.
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 R02 file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the R02 file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.