001 files: what are they and how do I open them?
Are you facing difficulties opening unknown files on your computer, or wondering exactly what this file is?
We've got the information and best software solutions for opening these files effortlessly.
.001 file type #1: Part 1 of multi-volume archive
Some compression and archive utilities use 001 extensions for the initial segment of a divided multi-volume archive. To access the content of the divided archive, you must first collect all its parts and begin the extraction process with the first archive.
Further details:
001 file is a compressed file that is part of a multi-volume archive. This means that a large file or a large group of files has been split into smaller parts to make it easier to download or distribute.
It is the first part of this multi-volume archive. These files are often used for large downloads, such as software programs or games, that are too big to be downloaded as a single file. They can be opened and extracted using file compression software like WinRAR or 7-Zip. It's important to note that in order to successfully extract and use the data, all parts of the multi-volume archive are needed.
Open file with:
WinRAR
One of the oldest and most popular shareware file archiver and data compression utility
7-zip
Popular open source file archiver with a high compression ratio
.001 file type #2: Fax information data file
A 001 file extension is related to the fax document file format used by Richoh FAX, Smartfax etc.
Further details:
The 001 file extension is associated with various Fax programs (for example Ricoh FAX, Smartfax); too many to list individually.
Take clues from the location of the file as a possible pointer to exactly which program is producing the file. The file's date and time can also help if you know which programs you were running when the file was written.
MIME types:
application/x-001
Open file with:
XnView MP
A popular utility for viewing and converting graphic files
.001 file type #3: Typically, a split archive or backup file type (sequence 001-???)
A 001 file extension is associated with the various splitter applications used to split large files in to smaller pieces. A .001 file stores first part of split file.
Further details:
The 001 file extension is generally associated with 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. Any additional split files use the 001, 002 ,003... file sequence.
You will need to merge them first with the use of the splitting/joining software tool, before you can open or work with them.
Open file with:
SplitJoin
A small program for spliting and merging files
Splitter
A program for splitting small files
HJSplit
A freeware file-splitting software
Total Commander
Highly popular file manager for Windows
Fresh Download
A download manager for Windows
.001 file type #4: Genesis 2000 data file
Files with 001 file extension might also be found as part of Genesis 2000 software.
Further details:
The 001 file extension is associated with Genesis 2000, a powerful and sophisticated loan origination software program for smaller brokerages, developed by Genesis 2000, Inc.
The 001 file contains various data used for internal purposes of the Genesis 2000 application.
Open file with:
Genesis 2000
An old load origination software
.001 file type #5: International S-57 hydrographic data electronic navigation chart file type
A 001 file extension is related to the International S-57 hydrographic data electronic navigation chart format.
Further details:
The 001 file extension is associated with the International S-57 hydrographic data electronic navigation chart file.
It is a vector-based digital file containing marine features suitable for marine navigation. The file is based on the International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) S-57 standard.
The file extension, ".000," for a base NOAA ENC cell is used for updating. The first update for a cell will be ".001" the next ".002" and so forth. The file extension .031 is used for catalog data (metadata) relating to the chart data.
Open file with:
ArcGIS
A group of GIS (geographic information system) applications
.001 file type #6: Microsoft Drivespace virtual drive file type
A 001 file extension is related to the Microsoft Drivespace cirtual drive format.
Further details:
The 001 file extension is associated with the Drivespace application created by Microsoft and integrated in MS-DOS 6.22 and Windows 95/98/Me.
It is used for on-fly compression of hard drives and floppy disks.
The .001 stores a part of cirtual drive created with Drivespace.
Open file with:
Drivespace
An cold ompression tool for MS-DOS operating system
.001 file type #7: Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 temporary file
Files with 001 file extension are used for Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Server. These files are created during the backup process.
Further details:
The 001 file extension is associated with Microsoft SharePoint 2007 Server.
The 001 files are temporary files created during the backup process. They serve no purpose and can be deleted.
Examples:
INDEX.001
CiQR0000.001
CiDL0000.001
CiAD0002.001
CiAB0002.001
CiAB0001.001
Open file with:
Microsoft SharePoint Server
A server side application for SharePoint services
.001 file type #8: Backup file from Multimedia Fusion
A 001 file extension is related to the Multimedia Fusion and used for its backup files.
Further details:
The 001 file extension is associated with the Multimedia Fusion, an editor system you are able to quickly generate games or apps in without mastering a traditional programming language.
The 001 file contains backup of user's data created in the Multimedia Fusion.
Open file with:
Multimedia Fusion
An authoring tool for game development
.001 file type #9: Norton Ghost disk image span file type
Files with 001 file extension can be also found as old disk images or backups from Norton Ghost software by Symantec.
Further details:
The 001 file extension is associated with Norton Ghost and used for Ghost backup images.
Ghost image files are limited to legacy versions of DOS's maximum file size of 2GB. For a partition larger than 2 GB, Ghost splits the image file into two or more smaller files called segments or spans, so that each is 2GB or smaller.
Ghost 6.5 Enterprise Edition and later, and Norton Ghost 2001 and later use this naming convention: FILENAME.GHO for the first file and FILENAME##.GHS for the remaining where ## starts at 001 and increments.
The FILENAME might also be shortened to stay within the DOS 8.3 file naming format. Versions prior to Ghost 6.5 use the FILENAME.GHO for the first file and FILENAME.## (starting at 001) as following files.
The 001 file extension is also associated with Drive Image 5, a disk cloning and backup utility for windows, developed by PowerQuest. The 001 files are used for installation purposes. PowerQuest was later acquired by Symantec and the Drive Image application became the basis for Norton Ghost.
Open file with:
Symantec Ghost Solution
A program for efficient PC imaging and lifecycle management
Norton SystemWorks
A discontinued system-boosting suite for Windows
Norton Ghost
Older disk cloning and backup utility from Norton
Drive Image
A discontiniued disk cloning and backup program
.001 file type #10: Sage Backup file
Files with 001 file extension can also be found as user data backups from various Sage software.
Further details:
The 001 file extension associated with applications developed by Sage, such as Act! program used to manage contacts and calendar.
The 001 file stores backup of user's sensitive data stored in Sage application.
Open file with:
Act!
A personal contacts and information manager by Sage
.001 file type #11: Snes9x slot 2 saved game file
A 001 file extension is related to the Snes9x, an emulator of Super Nintendo Entertainment System video gaming console. A 001 file contains saved game.
Further details:
The 001 file extension is associated with the Snes9x, an emulator of Super Nintendo Entertainment System gaming console for Microsoft Windows.
The 001 file contains saved player's position in a game.
Open file with:
Snes9x
A free Super Nintendo emulator
.001 file type #12: Starcraft game file data
A file extension 001 is associated with the Starcraft computer game. A 001 file contains game data.
Further details:
The 001 file extension is related to the Starcraft 1, a sci-fi real time strategic video game for Microsoft Windows and Apple Mac, developed by Blizzard.
The 001 file contains some kind of game data.
Open file with:
Starcraft
A legendary sci-fi RTS from Blizzard
.001 file type #13: Superbase database index (sequence of files 001-999)
A 001 file extension is related to the Superbase. A 001 file contains database index.
Further details:
The 001 file extension (and any other 001-999) is associated with Superbase databases. The .001 file stores database index.
When, in 1989, Superbase was launched as the world's first Window's database and Rapid Application Development (RAD) tool, it set the standard for development environments.
Open file with:
Superbase
A software database development platform
.001 file type #14: SwiftView ICS command file data
Files with 001 file extension are used by SwiftView as a simple text file storing some commands.
Further details:
The 001 file extension is associated with the SwiftView the PCL5, PCL6, HPGL and TIFF viewer for Microsoft Windows. ICS = Image Command Set.
This is a text file of commands to produce a distributable electronic document.
Open file with:
SwiftView Viewer
A viewing and printing software
.001 file type #15: File type of Unix system
Files with 001 extension are used by many OS systems. They include some system data information.
Further details:
The 001 file extension is associated with the Unix and Unix based operating systems such as Linux/FreeBSD/Mac OS X operating systems. The .001 file stores various data used for internal purposes of Unix based operating systems.
Open file with:
FreeBSD
A Unix based operating system
Linux operating systems
A free open source operating system based on UNIX
Unix
A multi-tasking operating system for various platforms
Mac OS X
Unix-based operating system for Apple Mac computers
.001 file type #16: Winfunktion Mathematic v8.0 Julia fractal file type
A 001 file extension is related to the Winfunktion Mathematic software. A 001 file stores fractal.
Further details:
The 001 file extension is associated with Winfunktion Mathematik v8.0. An old German math program released in 1998.
The 001 files are used for julia set mathematic fractals. The current and latest version of Winfunktion Mathematik is 22.
There are no information available if the 001 files are still used in the newest versions for julia set fractals.
Open file with:
Winfunktion Mathematik Plus
A German math software