SN1 File – What is .sn1 file and how to open it?
SN1 File Extension
Drive Snapshot Backup Continuation 1 – file format by Tom Ehlert
The SN1 extension is used for Drive Snapshot Backup Continuation 1 files, created by Drive Snapshot, a Windows disk imaging and cloning utility. It contains the second part of a multi-part backup archive.
SN1 File Format
An SN1 file is a Drive Snapshot backup continuation file. Drive Snapshot is a Windows disk imaging utility that allows users to create backups of their entire disk drive, selected partitions, or individual files and folders. SN1 files are used to store continuation data for Drive Snapshot backups. Continuation files are created when the backup data exceeds the size of a single file. In such cases, Drive Snapshot splits the backup data into multiple files, with the first file being assigned the .DSN extension and subsequent files receiving the .SN1, .SN2, .SN3, and so on, extensions.
Usage and Compatibility
SN1 files are typically used in conjunction with the .DSN (Drive Snapshot Backup) file. To restore data from a Drive Snapshot backup, both the .DSN file and any associated .SN1 files must be present. SN1 files are only compatible with Drive Snapshot and cannot be opened or used by any other software programs. When restoring a backup, the user must first specify the location of the .DSN file, and Drive Snapshot will automatically locate and utilize any necessary .SN1 files.
Accessing SN1 Files: Understanding Drive Snapshot Backup
SN1 files are fragments of a backup created by Drive Snapshot, a discontinued disk imaging and backup software developed by Tom Ehlert. These files are part of a multi-part backup continuation, with each SN1 file representing a specific segment of the original disk image. To open and access the contents of SN1 files, users require the Drive Snapshot software.
Using Drive Snapshot to Open SN1 Files
To open SN1 files, users must have Drive Snapshot installed on their system. Once installed, the software can be used to browse and extract the contents of the SN1 files. By selecting the “Open Archive” option within Drive Snapshot, users can navigate to and select the SN1 files they wish to open. The software will then present the contents of the backup, allowing users to preview and selectively restore files or folders as needed.
SN1 File Extension
The SN1 file extension is associated with Drive Snapshot, a data backup and recovery software developed by Tom Ehlert Software. It is specifically used for continuation files created during the Drive Snapshot backup process. When a backup task involves multiple files that exceed the size of a single file, Drive Snapshot divides the backup into smaller parts and stores them as SN1 files. Each SN1 file represents a continuation of the backup data, ensuring the integrity and completeness of the backup process.
Usage of SN1 Files
SN1 files are essential for restoring data using Drive Snapshot. If the original backup file (with a .SBI extension) is damaged or corrupted, the SN1 files can be used to recover the complete backup. Drive Snapshot automatically combines all the SN1 files associated with a particular backup into a single file during the restore process. This ensures that all the data from the original backup is restored without any loss or corruption.