Tips to open R18 file
Can't open the R18 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open R18 files as well as a list of programs that support R18 files.
R18 file extension
| File Name |
Norton Ghost Rar |
| File Developer |
Symantec Corporation |
| File Category |
Archive Files |
The R18 file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the R18 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the R18 file on each system platform.
What is R18 file?
The file with the extension R18 is the Archive Files file type. It was designed by Symantec Corporation. Additionally, the Archive Files category contains 619 of other files. Norton Ghost Rar is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Norton Ghost. This was created by Symantec Corporation.
How to open R18 file?
The main problem with Norton Ghost Rar is that the R18 file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open R18, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the R18 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 it is not, installation may solve the problem, as most applications create file associations during installation. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open R18 files.
Programs to open R18 file
Remember to download programs supporting R18 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of Norton Ghost with R18 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the R18 file to open in the Norton Ghost 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. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the R18 file with the Norton Ghost application.
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. In this case, use the Symantec Corporation website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the R18 file
The problem may also be with the file itself if the above steps don't work. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. Usually this applies to R18 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. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file R18 or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover R18 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the R18 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 R18 file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact Symantec Corporation
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted R18 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. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. It is best to move R18 to a different directory.
This problem only occurs with 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. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the R18 file again. However, some background programs may block the R18 file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.
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