V2I File: What is it?

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V2I File Summary

Most V2I files can be viewed with two known software applications, typically Symantec Ghost Solution Suite developed by Symantec Corporation. It's main file type association is the Norton Ghost Virtual Volume Image format, but also includes one other rarely-seen file types. The V2I File Extension are listed predominantly as Backup Files, while in other circumstances they can be Graphic Files.

File Extension V2I is supported by Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. These types of files can be found on both desktop and mobile devices. These files have a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning they are not very commonly observed on your average hard disk.

If you would like to learn more about V2I files and the software that opens them, please see the additional detailed information below. Also, you can learn how to do some basic V2I file troubleshooting if you are having trouble opening these files.

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Types of V2I Files

  2 known file types use this extension

Primary V2I File Association

.V2I
File Ext:.v2i
Category:Norton Ghost Virtual Volume Image

The V2I file extension is a backup file that stores disk drive backup image and related to the Norton Ghost backup and recovery software that enables users to protect their case sensitive data on Windows computers. The V2I file contains a base backup of everything on the hard disk that may be fixed as a new volume or restored to another disk by using Norton Ghost.

Organization: Symantec Corporation
Division:Backup Files
Subkey: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.v2i

Software Programs That Open The Norton Ghost Virtual Volume Image:


Symantec Ghost Solution Suite by Symantec Corporation

Windows

Other V2I Descriptions

.V2I
File Ext:.v2i
Category:TI Voyage 200 Bitmap File

The "V2I" file extension is related to the special calculators TI Voyage 200.TI Voyage 200 is one of the products of Texas Instruments, Inc. The "V2I" files handled with TI Voyage 200 by the linking program TiLP.

Organization: Texas Instruments, Inc.
Division:Graphic Files

Software Programs That Open TI Voyage 200 Bitmap File Files:


TiLP by SourceForge

Compatible with:

Windows
Mac
Linux

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V2I Usage


Top Browsers

Chrome (58.80%)
Firefox (11.05%)
Internet Explorer (9.04%)
Edge (8.46%)
Safari (3.87%)


Troubleshoot V2I Files


Common Problems Opening V2I Files

Symantec Ghost Solution Suite Not Present

When trying to open your V2I file, you get the error "Can't Open V2I File Type". If so, it typically means that you don't have Symantec Ghost Solution Suite installed for %%os%%. The OS won't know what to do with your V2I file, so double-clicking to load the file doesn't work.


Tip: If you know of another program that can open your V2I file, you can try opening it by selecting the application from the programs listed.


Wrong Version of Symantec Ghost Solution Suite is Installed

Occasionally, you might have an outdated version of Symantec Ghost Solution Suite installed that's incompatible with your Norton Ghost Virtual Volume Image type. If you've got the wrong version of Symantec Ghost Solution Suite installed, you'll need to install the correct version. The primary cause of this problem is that your Norton Ghost Virtual Volume Image file was created by a different (newer) version of Symantec Ghost Solution Suite than what's installed.


Tip: Sometimes you can get a clue about the version of V2I file you have by right clicking on the file, then clicking on "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac OSX).


Primarily, problems experienced when opening V2I files are due to having the incorrect version of Symantec Ghost Solution Suite installed on your computer.


More Causes of Problems Opening V2Is

Errors opening Norton Ghost Virtual Volume Image files can still occur even with the latest Symantec Ghost Solution Suite software installed on your computer. There can be external issues inside of %%os%% that are causing these errors when opening V2Is. These other problems include (listed in order from most to least common):

  • Invalid V2I file references in the Windows Registry (the "phonebook" of the Windows Operating System)
  • Mistaken removal of the Windows registry V2I description
  • Symantec Ghost Solution Suite or another V2I application experienced a flawed installation
  • Your V2I file is corrupted (issues with your Norton Ghost Virtual Volume Image file itself)
  • Your V2I has adversely impacted by malware
  • V2I-related hardware has device drivers that obsolete
  • Windows cannot load your Norton Ghost Virtual Volume Image file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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