Tips to open R17 file
Can't open the R17 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open R17 files as well as a list of programs that support R17 files.
R17 file extension
| File Name |
Norton Ghost Rar |
| File Developer |
Symantec Corporation |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The R17 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the R17 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the R17 file on each system platform.
What is R17 file?
The R17 file has been categorized as Archive Files. It was designed by Symantec Corporation. Archive Files consists of 619 similar files. Norton Ghost Rar 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. The main program that supports this format is Norton Ghost. This was created by Symantec Corporation.
How to open R17 file?
The main problem with Norton Ghost Rar is that the R17 file is incorrectly associated with programs. This is manifested by the fact that R17 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the R17 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 Norton Ghost
In this case, you should first verify that the Norton Ghost application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Norton Ghost in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file R17 with Norton Ghost. Below you will find a list of applications that support R17 files.
Programs to open R17 file
Remember to download programs supporting R17 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Norton Ghost with R17 files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the R17 file still does not use the Norton Ghost program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Norton Ghost application as the default for handling the R17 file.
Step 3. Update Norton Ghost to the latest version
The fault may also lie with the Norton Ghost program, it is possible that Norton Ghost Rar requires a newer version of the program. This can be done using the application (if it provides such options) or from the Symantec Corporation website and install the latest version.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the R17 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 affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This suggests truncating the R17 file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A quick virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should clear up any doubts. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the R17 file that we want to open. Sometimes virus-infected R17 files cannot be recovered, so make a backup in advance.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the R17 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.
There can be many reasons for the failure. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular R17 file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Symantec Corporation, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted R17 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.
The operating system protects files in some locations (e.g. the root of the system partition) against unauthorized access. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. If possible, you can try to move the R17 file to another location.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the R17 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Just close unnecessary programs. If the error persists after closing other programs, wait for a while. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If the problem persists, restart the machine.
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