Tips to open R1 file
Can't open the R1 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open R1 files as well as a list of programs that support R1 files.
R1 file extension
| File Name |
WinRAR Multi-Volume Archive Part 1 |
| File Developer |
RARLAB |
| File Category |
Compressed Files |
The R1 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the R1 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the R1 file on each system platform.
What is R1 file?
The file in the R1 format belongs to the Compressed Files category. The creator of this file is RARLAB. Additionally, the Compressed Files category contains 236 of other files. WinRAR Multi-Volume Archive Part 1 is most often found on 3 operating systems. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Linux, Mac OS, Windows. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. WinRAR will apply when it is not possible to use RARLAB RAR.
How to open R1 file?
The most common problem when using WinRAR Multi-Volume Archive Part 1 is that a specific R1 is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that R1 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. This problem can be easily remedied.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the R1 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. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file R1 with RARLAB RAR. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open R1 files.
Programs to open R1 file
Remember to download programs supporting R1 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of RARLAB RAR with R1 files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the R1 file still does not use the RARLAB RAR 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. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can set the program to handle this type. It may happen that in the next window there will be no appropriate program - however, this can be corrected with the "Browse" option where you should manually indicate the program location. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the RARLAB RAR application as the default for handling the R1 file.
Step 3. Update RARLAB RAR to the latest version
If, however, after binding RARLAB RAR with WinRAR Multi-Volume Archive Part 1 there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the R1 file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the R1 file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the R1 file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected R1 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
This can happen especially when the program is dynamically developed and the structure of the R1 files changes over time. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
There can be many reasons for this. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged R1 files.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted R1 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 of the system directories are excluded from modification. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. Copying the R1 file to another location will fix the problem.
This problem usually affects more complex files. Some file types can only be opened in one program at a time. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the R1 file again. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the R1 file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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