Types of 008 Files

Chief 008 Description

.008

File Format:	.008
Type:	International S-57 Hydrographic Data Electronic Navigation Chart

This file extension is a GIS file used for International S-57 Hydrographic Data Electronic Navigation Chart format.

Company:	ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute)
Group:	GIS Files
Registry Key:	HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.008

Software Programs That Open The International S-57 Hydrographic Data Electronic Navigation Chart:

ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop by ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute)

Windows

Secondary 008 Associations

.008

File Format:	.008
Type:	Compressed File From A Multi-volume Archive (part 8)

008 file is associated with several archivers or compression tools, which are using, or did use in the past, the 008 file extension for its multi-volume files or archives, such as Winrar (see part8.rar) or 7-Zip (see 7z.008).

Company:	SourceForge
Group:	Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open Compressed File From A Multi-volume Archive (part 8) Files:

7-Zip by Igor Pavlov

Compatible with:

Windows

Android

Linux

WinRAR by Eugene Roshal

Compatible with:

Windows

Mac

Android

Linux

Smith Micro StuffIt Deluxe by Smith Micro Software

Compatible with:

Windows

	Mac
	iOS

Android

The Unarchiver by Dag Agren, Circlesoft

Compatible with:

Mac

PeaZip by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

Linux

Xarchiver by SourceForge

Compatible with:

Linux

ZipZag by Open Source

Compatible with:

Windows

DOS

.008

File Format:	.008
Type:	Generally Split Archive Or Backup File (part 008)

008 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.

Company:	Open Source
Group:	Compressed Files

Software Programs That Open Generally Split Archive Or Backup File (part 008) Files:

HJ-Split by Open Source

Compatible with:

OS X El Capitan

Total Commander by Ghisler Software GmbH

Compatible with:

Windows

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008 Troubleshooting

Common 008 Opening Problems

ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop is Not Installed

When you double-click your 008 file, you may see a dialog box from your operating system stating that it "Cannot Open This File Type". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop for %%os%% installed on your computer. You won't be able to double-click to open your 008 because your OS doesn't know what to do with it.

Tip: When another 008 application is installed, you can choose to open it by selecting "Show Apps" and using that program.

ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop is Out-of-Date

Sometimes your installed version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop won't support your International S-57 Hydrographic Data Electronic Navigation Chart file. Installing the latest version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop from ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute) is recommended. Most of the time your International S-57 Hydrographic Data Electronic Navigation Chart file was created by a newer ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop than what you have installed.

Tip: Investigate your 008 file by right-clicking and selecting "Properties" to find clues on what version you need.

Regardless, most of the 008 file opening problems relate to not having the right version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop installed.

Associated Difficulties Loading 008 Files

Even with the correct version of ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop installed, you can still experience difficulties opening 008s. There can be other issues - unrelated to software - preventing you from opening 008 files. Issues that aren't software-related:

• 008 file references in the Windows Registry are broken
• Mistaken removal of the Windows registry 008 description
• Invalid installation of a 008-associated program (eg. ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop)
• 008 file corruption
• Your 008 is infected with malware
• Drivers associated with 008 software need to be updated
• Your PC doesn’t have enough available resources to open the International S-57 Hydrographic Data Electronic Navigation Chart file