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  Certain files have a file extension ‘.null’. These files may fail to open on many regular file readers. If this is something you have experienced, you may find this article helpful.
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First, let’s learn what a null file is.

What Is A Null File?

If a file has the extension .null, it’s typically an indication that the data file format has been corrupted. Certain third-party Windows applications may generate a file with corrupted content. These files come with the .null extension suffix. There are many reasons why this could happen. They include problems with the program that generated the file, or a bug encountered by the reader application. Sometimes it also happens when the file is empty.
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How To Open A Null File

First, try opening the file with the existing programs on your computer. To find out what type of file it is, right-click it, and select ‘Properties’ from the menu that appears. Have a look at the ‘Type of File’ to see what kind of file it is. Some existing programs on your computer may be able to open it, depending on what kind of file it is. If this doesn’t work, you can open the null file with a universal file viewer. There are many such programs available for free on the web. Simply download one, install it, and view the file with it. Featured Image Source: Candid Technology
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This article was first published on 17th June 2021

ikenna-nwachukwu

Ikenna Nwachukwu holds a bachelor's degree in Economics from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka. He loves to look at the world through multiple lenses- economic, political, religious and philosophical- and to write about what he observes in a witty, yet reflective style.

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