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Basic information about VOL file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension VOL（*.VOL or *.vol）, 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 VOL file yourself.

There are 2 file types using the VOL file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the VOL file with their brief description and a list of programs that support VOL file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the VOL file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the VOL file?
  • How to open a VOL file?
  • What programs do I need to open a VOL file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a VOL file?
  • How to convert VOL files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to VOL file format?


1.Detail information about VOL file extension: Video Game Archive

File type Video Game Archive Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VOL file is a Video Game Archive. Packed (or compressed) archive used to store data used by various video games including Tribes, Giants: Citizen Kabuto, and Earth Siege 2.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VOL files

Windows		 Dragon UnPACKer
Used by various games


2.Detail information about VOL file extension: Volfs File System Directory

File type Volfs File System Directory Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description VOL file is a Volfs File System Directory.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert VOL files

macOS
 Folder created in Mac OS X, should not be opened or edited by the user.



Can't open a VOL 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.VOL”。

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 VOL extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support VOL 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 VOL 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 VOL file?

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

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

If the VOL 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.