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Basic information about _501 file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension _501(*._501 or *._501), you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the _501 file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the _501 file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the _501 file with their brief description and a list of programs that support _501 file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the _501 file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the _501 file?
  • How to open a _501 file?
  • What programs do I need to open a _501 file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a _501 file?
  • How to convert _501 files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to _501 file format?


1.Detail information about _501 file extension: Apple MacOS (OS X) Data

File type Apple MacOS (OS X) Data Category Data Files
Developer Apple File format N/A
Description _501 file is a Apple MacOS (OS X) Data developed by Apple. The _501 extension is associated with Apple Mac OS X (macOS) operating system.

The _501 file is a temporary file generated by Finder to store content of trash bin before it is actually deleted from the system.

Software programs that will open, edit or convert _501 files

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Can't open a _501 file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example._501”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the _501 extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support _501 file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of _501 files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a _501 file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a _501 file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a _501 file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the _501 file is damaged.
  • Whether the _501 file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the _501 file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the _501 file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the _501 file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a _501 file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a _501 file.

If the _501 file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.