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Open files with 002 extension quick and easy. 4 steps

It can be very frustrating when you have a 002 file and you cannot open it. But do not worry, in most cases solution to your problem is very simple. Follow the instruction in steps 1-4 listed below and you should be able to solve your problem and open the 002 file with ease.

  1. 1. 002 File Extension
  2. 2. What is a(n) 002 file?
  3. 3. How to open 002 file?
    1. 3.1 Check the 002 file for errors
    2. 3.2 How to solve encountered problems?
      1. 3.2.1 Programs that can open 002 files
  4. 4. Similar file extensions

002 File Extension

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  • File type Compressed Format From A Multi-volume Archive (part 2)
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  • File category Backup Files
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What is a(n) 002 file?

002 (Compressed Format From A Multi-volume Archive (part 2)) is a file type mainly used for storing data from multiple other files. It is part of the multi-volume archive file where all parts are compressed into the same format. Each part contains different data that can be retrieved when the archive is decompressed. All 002 files must have a header with information about the content.

The 002 file format is compatible with most modern compression algorithms and can handle large amounts of data. It is also optimized for downloading and sharing multiple files or groups of files over the Internet. The 002 format can be used to store images, audio, video and text files in an efficient and compact way.

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How to open 002 file?

002 file icon should be displayed in a manner characteristic to the program which supports such file type. If 002 file icon is of the form of generic blank page icon or similar it means that given format is not associated with any program installed on the system. Below are listed some of the most popular causes of such situation

Check the 002 file for errors

  • No program that supports 002 files is installed on the system
  • No program that supports 002 files is associated with this extension (system registry has no entries related to programs that should be used to open 002 files)
  • The file is of unknown or unverified origin and is most probably infected. In such case user must exercise extreme caution in order not to allow the virus propagate to other files in the system (follow the instructions displayed in the dialog box in your antivirus software.
  • 002 file may be incomplete, which will prevent the system from opening it (this could be the case with file downloaded from the internet or copied from other sources)
  • The file is corrupted

How to solve encountered problems?

In order to solve the following problems, follow the instructions:

Step 1. Select, download and install relevant software. The list of programs supporting files with 002 extension can be found below:

Programs that can open 002 files

Windows programs
Windows
MAC OS programs
MAC OS
Linux programs
Linux

Step 2. Associate software supporting 002 with this file format

  1. Right-click on the 002 file
  2. Select "Open with" option
  3. Choose appropriate program from the list and select the location where the program is installed
  4. Confirm your selection by clicking on the "OK" button

Step 3. Scan the 002 file using an antivirus software

Step 4. Verify whether the file has been properly downloaded from the internet or copied from an external storage medium. If not, then re-download or copy the file again.

In 95% of cases following these steps should solve problems with 002 files. Sometimes, although rarely, the cause of encountered problems may be different.

Last resort – an IT expert

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Should all the above-mentioned solutions fail to resolve problems with 002 file extensions, there is one last thing you can do – contact an IT expert. You can also try to contact one of the developers of software that supports 002 files.

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