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Basic information about V2I file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension V2I（*.V2I or *.v2i）, 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 V2I file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the V2I file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the V2I file with their brief description and a list of programs that support V2I file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the V2I file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the V2I file?
  • How to open a V2I file?
  • What programs do I need to open a V2I file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a V2I file?
  • How to convert V2I files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to V2I file format?


1.Detail information about V2I file extension: Norton Ghost Virtual Volume Image

File type Norton Ghost Virtual Volume Image Category Backup Files
Developer Symantec File format N/A
Description V2I file is a Norton Ghost Virtual Volume Image developed by Symantec. Disk image backed up from a current volume using Norton Ghost; contains a base backup of everything on the hard disk; may be mounted as a new volume or restored to another disk using Norton Ghost.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert V2I files

Windows		 Symantec Ghost Solution Suite
Norton Ghost



Can't open a V2I 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.V2I”。

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 V2I extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support V2I 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 V2I 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 V2I file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a V2I 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 V2I file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the V2I file is damaged.
  • Whether the V2I file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the V2I file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the V2I file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the V2I file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a V2I file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a V2I file.

If the V2I 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.