Tips to open VOL file

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

VOL file extension

File Name Volume Format
File Category Settings Files

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

Operating systems
  • 6
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What is VOL file?

The file with the extension VOL is the Settings Files file type. In addition to this file, the Settings Files category includes 1305 related files. Volume Format is supported by 1 operating systems. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The Tribes 2 application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Sierra Entertainment, Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 5 other programs. The Giants: Citizen Kabuto, Red Baron 3D, EarthSiege 2, Starsiege Tribes programs will also handle the file when the Tribes 2 program does not fulfill its role.

How to open VOL file?

The most common problem when using Volume Format is that a specific VOL is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open VOL, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the VOL 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 Tribes 2

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that Tribes 2 is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name Tribes 2 in it. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below is a list of programs that support the file VOL.

Step 2. Create association of Tribes 2 with VOL files

If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the VOL file still does not use the Tribes 2 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. Information about the file and the program that the file is associated with are available here. Changes can be made using the "Change" button. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the VOL file with the Tribes 2 application.

Step 3. Update Tribes 2 to the latest version

The fault may also lie with the Tribes 2 program, it is possible that Volume Format requires a newer version of the program. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Sierra Entertainment, Inc. page and install.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the VOL 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 is most often caused by a problem while downloading the VOL file. The only repair option is to download the file again.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the VOL file that we want to open. However, remember that not every infected VOL file can be recovered, so it is important to take care of regular backups.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the VOL 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair VOL file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact N/A
The program can also signal the fact of encryption. The encrypted file VOL 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. Copying the VOL file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the VOL 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. However, some background programs may block the VOL file while scanning. If nothing helps, please reset the device.