Tips to open RP9 file
Can't open the RP9 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open RP9 files as well as a list of programs that support RP9 files.
RP9 file extension
| File Name |
RetroPlatform Disk Image Archive |
| File Developer |
Cloanto |
| File Category |
Compressed Files |
The RP9 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the RP9 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the RP9 file on each system platform.
What is RP9 file?
The file in the RP9 format belongs to the Compressed Files category. The author of this format is Cloanto. Compressed Files consists of 236 similar files. RetroPlatform Disk Image Archive appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. The Amiga Forever programs will also handle the file when the E-UAE program does not fulfill its role.
How to open RP9 file?
The main problem with RetroPlatform Disk Image Archive is that the RP9 file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open RP9, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. How to solve such a problem?
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the RP9 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 E-UAE
The first step is to check if the computer has the E-UAE program installed. This can be achieved by typing E-UAE into the operating system search engine. 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 RP9 files.
Programs to open RP9 file
Remember to download programs supporting RP9 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of E-UAE with RP9 files
However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the RP9 file to open in the E-UAE application, but you can set it manually. This option is available from the level of Properties of a specific file available in the context menu. 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 set the program to handle this type. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the RP9 file with the E-UAE program.
Step 3. Update E-UAE to the latest version
If, despite the association of the E-UAE program with the RetroPlatform Disk Image Archive 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 RP9 file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. File problems can be divided into the following:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the RP9 file contents when downloading or copying. 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. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file RP9 or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover RP9 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 RP9 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. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair RP9 file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted RP9 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. Copying the RP9 file to another location will fix the problem.
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. Just close unnecessary programs. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the RP9 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.
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