Tips to open SV2I file

Can't open the SV2I file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open SV2I files as well as a list of programs that support SV2I files.

SV2I file extension

File Name Symantec System Index Format
File Developer Symantec
File Category Backup Files

The SV2I file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the SV2I files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the SV2I file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is SV2I file?

The SV2I file has been categorized as Backup Files. The author of this format is Symantec. Backup Files consists of 243 similar files. Symantec System Index Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is Symantec Backup Exec. This was created by Symantec Corporation. There are also 3 alternative programs to handle the SV2I file. The VMware Workstation, VMware vCenter Converter Standalone, Symantec System Recovery Server Edition programs will also handle the file when the Symantec Backup Exec program does not fulfill its role.

How to open SV2I file?

The most common problem when using Symantec System Index Format is that a specific SV2I is not associated with the program. This causes the file SV2I to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the SV2I 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 Symantec Backup Exec

In this case, you should first verify that the Symantec Backup Exec application is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Symantec Backup Exec 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 SV2I files.

Step 2. Create association of Symantec Backup Exec with SV2I files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the SV2I file still does not use the Symantec Backup Exec program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. 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. The "always use the selected program ..." field will set the Symantec Backup Exec application as the default for handling the SV2I file.

Step 3. Update Symantec Backup Exec to the latest version

If, despite the association of the Symantec Backup Exec program with the Symantec System Index Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Symantec Corporation page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the SV2I 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 suggests truncating the SV2I file contents when downloading or copying. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the SV2I file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover SV2I 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 SV2I file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the option of recovering data from damaged SV2I files. You can restore the file from a backup or use Symantec help.
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file SV2I except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some of the system directories are excluded from modification. The problem is only writing to the file, not reading it. If possible, you can try to move the SV2I 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. Running programs (including those in the background) should be verified. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file SV2I to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the SV2I file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.