File Extension Library


.042 File Extension

  • Developer by: win.rar GmbH
  • Category: Archive and compressed Files

What are .042 files and how to open them?

Can't open .042 file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .042 file.

What is a .042 file extension?

.042 file extension is created by win.rar GmbH. .042 has been classified as Archive and compressed Files.

.042 is Split file or compressed file from a multi-volume archive (part 42)

The 042 file extension is generally used for split files. A part of larger file split using splitter software, such us HJSplit, WellTek 001 File Joiner & Splitter, SplitJoin or File Managers, such as Total Commander.

It is also associated with several archivers or compression tools, which are using, or did use in the past, the 042 file extension for its multi-volume files or archives, such as Winrar or 7-Zip.

In case of split files, you will need to merge them first with the use of the splitting/joining software tool, before you can open or work with them. If the files are compressed multi-volume archives, you will have to extract the first one and it will automatically continue to extract all the parts. In either case, you will need ALL the parts to access the original content.

 


How to open:

Use WinRAR compression utility to extract archive contents and start with first archive (first archive file has mostly file extension rar or 000 or 001).

How to convert:

Extract archive ant then compress to another archive file format (like .zip etc.)

How to fix problems with .042 files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .042 files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .042 file format
  2. You need to check the .042 file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)