File extension PAR (.PAR) information

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Windows cannot open PAR files?


If Windows is unable to open PAR files you may not have the appropriate program installed or may have a registry related error.
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Format and name:

Parity Volume Set File
Appropriate program for file extension PAR:
The .PAR file extension identifies a Parity Volume Set file which may come accompanied with a file archive set such as WinZip (ZIP). Parity sets may also be split into a catalogue of volumes with consecutive numbering for each split starting with. Scan your system to prevent and identify association errors.


Additional comments:
Other programs and formats known to use the .PAR file type include Digitalk Parts Application, FMS, Fractint, ImageZoom, POV-ray, SAP, Solid Edge and Windows 3.x.

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