002 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.
.002 file type #1: Part 2 of a compressed file from a multi-volume archive
Some compression and archive utilities use files with a 002 extension for the second part of a split multi-volume archive. To extract the content of a split archive, you must first collect all its parts and begin the extraction from the first archive.
Further details:
002 file is a compressed file that is part of a multi-volume archive. It is the second file in a sequence of archives, the first one being the 001.
These types of files are used when large amounts of data need to be compressed and stored across multiple files, rather than one large file.
This can make the data easier to manage, store, and transfer. The 002 file can only be opened and used when all other parts of the multi-volume archive are available. Programs like 7-Zip, WinRAR, or HJSplit can be used to combine and extract these files.
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
.002 file type #2: Drive Image 5 setup data file
Files with 002 file extension can be found as installation packages from Drive Image 5 backup utility for Windows.
Further details:
The 002 file extension is also associated with Drive Image 5, a disk cloning and backup utility for windows, developed by PowerQuest.
This type of 002 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:
Drive Image
A discontiniued disk cloning and backup program
.002 file type #3: Typically, part 002 of a split archive or backup file type
A 002 file extension is related to the Generally split archive or backup files (part 002).
Further details:
The 002 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...etc. 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.
It can be also big game data file from various computer games.
Open file with:
SplitJoin
A small program for spliting and merging files
HJSplit
A freeware file-splitting software
Total Commander
Highly popular file manager for Windows
Splitter
A program for splitting small files
.002 file type #4: International S-57 Hydrographic Data Electronic Navigation Chart File Type
Files with 002 file extension can also be found as navigation charts in International S-57 Hydrographic data format.
Further details:
The 002 file extension is also used for International S-57 Hydrographic Data Electronic Navigation Chart format.
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.
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ArcGIS
A group of GIS (geographic information system) applications
.002 file type #5: Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007 temporary file
Files with 002 extension are associated with Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007.
Further details:
The 002 file extension is also used by Microsoft SharePoint Server 2007. The *.002 used in this program are temporary files created during the backup process. They serve no purpose and can be deleted.
Examples:
INDEX.002
CiQR0000.002
CiDL0000.002
CiAD0002.002
CiAB0002.002
CiAB0001.002
Open file with:
Microsoft SharePoint Server
A server side application for SharePoint services
.002 file type #6: Winfunktion Mathematic v8.0 Julia fractal file type
A 002 file extension is related to the Winfunktion Mathematik v8.0 Julia fractal data format.
Further details:
The 002 file extension is associated with Winfunktion Mathematik v8.0. An old German math program released in 1998.
The 002 files are used for julia set mathematics fractals.
The current and latest version of Winfunktion Mathematik is 22. There are no information available if the 002 files are still used in the newest versions for julia set fractals.
Open file with:
Winfunktion Mathematik Plus
A German math software