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Basic information about PART2.RAR file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PART2.RAR(*.PART2.RAR or *.part2.rar), 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 PART2.RAR file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the PART2.RAR file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PART2.RAR file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PART2.RAR file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PART2.RAR file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PART2.RAR file?
  • How to open a PART2.RAR file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PART2.RAR file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PART2.RAR file?
  • How to convert PART2.RAR files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PART2.RAR file format?


1.Detail information about PART2.RAR file extension: Split Multi-volume RAR Compressed File Archive (part 2)

File type Split Multi-volume RAR Compressed File Archive (part 2) Category Compressed Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PART2.RAR file is a Split Multi-volume RAR Compressed File Archive (part 2). The part2.rar file extension is associated with WinRAR. Its one part of a multi-volume compressed RAR archive. The extension is actually only rar, the .part(number) is added to the file name of the archive.

Some RAR files can be parts of a multi-volume sequences. In WinRAR you can split a huge archive to a few smaller files, which are called volumes.

Older versions of WinRAR used either:

rar or exe (SFX) for first volumer01, r02, r03 ....etc. for any additional volumesOr:

rar or exe (SFX) for first volume001, 002, 003 ....etc. for any additional volumesThe newer versions of WinRAR are using:

rar or exe (SFX) for first volumepart1.rar, part2.rar, part3.rar ....etc. for any additional volumesIn order to unpack the multi-volume RAR archive, you need to place ALL of the split parts in the same directory and start extraction of the first volume. The program will automatically use all of the parts to extract the content of the archive.

Software programs that will open, edit or convert PART2.RAR files

Windows
WinRAR
7-zip
PeaZip
WinRAR

macOS
RAR for Mac
The Unarchiver
RAR for Mac

Linux
RAR for Linux
Xarchiver
RAR for Linux



Can't open a PART2.RAR 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.PART2.RAR”。

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 PART2.RAR extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PART2.RAR 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 PART2.RAR 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 PART2.RAR file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PART2.RAR 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 PART2.RAR file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the PART2.RAR file is damaged.
  • Whether the PART2.RAR file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the PART2.RAR file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the PART2.RAR file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the PART2.RAR file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a PART2.RAR file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a PART2.RAR file.

If the PART2.RAR 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.