What is the QUAD File Extension?

By:   |   Amended: November 26, 2018

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QUAD File Summary

Most QUAD files can be viewed with QUAD from Open Source (the only known affiliated software application) and associated with the QUAD Compressed Archive File format as it's primary file type. The QUAD File Extension are listed predominantly as Compressed Files.

Both desktop and mobile devices enable you to view and (sometimes) edit these files, depending on the software used. The main QUAD file type has a Popularity Rating of "Low", meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.

If you are having problems opening QUAD files, or would simply like to learn more about the software programs and developers that are associated with them, please see the complete information contained below.

Low
Popularity
3520
Rank

/ 11690

Active

File Status

26

November

2018

Amended

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Sorts of QUAD Files


Leading QUAD Type

.QUAD
Extension:.quad
Category:QUAD Compressed Archive File

The QUAD file extension is mainly associated with QUAD, a highly advanced file compressing tool that uses advanced compression algorithm. A QUAD file contains mainly of compressed archive generated by QUAD.

Created by: Open Source
Group:Compressed Files
Location: HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.quad

Software Programs That Open The QUAD Compressed Archive File:


QUAD by Open Source

Windows

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QUAD Demand


Primary OS Ranking

Windows (97.14%)
Macintosh (2.06%)
Linux (0.73%)
Chrome (0.05%)
Other (0.01%)


Sources of QUAD Problems


Issues Opening QUAD Files

QUAD Isn't There

You attempt to load your QUAD file and get an error such as "%%os%% Can't Open The QUAD File Extension". If this is the case, it's usually due to the fact that you do not have QUAD for %%os%% installed on your computer. Because your operating system doesn't know what to do with this file, you won't be able to open it by double-clicking.


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


Wrong Version of QUAD is Installed

In other instances, your QUAD Compressed Archive File file version may not be supported by your version of QUAD. Installing the latest version of QUAD from Open Source is recommended. The primary cause of this problem is that your QUAD Compressed Archive File file was created by a different (newer) version of QUAD than what's installed.


Tip: Right-clicking on your QUAD, then clicking "Properties" (Windows) or "Get Info" (Mac), can provide clues about your file version.


Ultimately, most of the difficulties opening QUAD files are due to having the wrong version of QUAD installed.


Other Causes of QUAD File Opening Problems

Although you might already have QUAD or another QUAD-associated software installed on your computer, you can still encounter problems opening QUAD Compressed Archive File files. If you are continuing to have errors with loading QUAD files, other external issues might be to blame. Other contributing causes:

  • QUAD file type Registry entries are wrong
  • The QUAD file description within the Windows Registry was removed
  • Invalid installation of a QUAD-associated program (eg. QUAD)
  • QUAD file corruption
  • Your QUAD is infected with malware
  • Hardware associated with QUAD has outdated drivers
  • Windows cannot load your QUAD Compressed Archive File file due to insufficient resources (eg. RAM)

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