SN2 File – What is .sn2 file and how to open it?
SN2 File Extension
Drive Snapshot Backup Continuation 2 – file format by Tom Ehlert
SN2 is a file extension associated with Drive Snapshot Backup Continuation 2, a utility developed by Tom Ehlert. It is used to store the second part of a multi-part backup image created by Drive Snapshot.
SN2 File Format
A SN2 file is a Drive Snapshot backup continuation file, specifically used as the second part of a multi-part backup created by Drive Snapshot, a disk imaging and backup software developed by Tom Ehlert. It stores data that could not fit into the primary backup file (usually named with the .SN1 extension). SN2 files ensure that the entire backup is preserved and can be restored later.
Usage and Characteristics
SN2 files are employed when the size of the data being backed up exceeds the capacity of a single storage medium, such as a CD or DVD. Drive Snapshot automatically creates continuation files if the original file exceeds a certain size threshold, typically 650MB. Each continuation file is assigned a sequential number (e.g., .SN2, .SN3, etc.), with the first continuation file being named .SN1.
SN2 files inherit the properties of the primary backup file. They maintain the same backup settings and compression levels as the .SN1 file. When restoring data from a multi-part backup, it is crucial to use all the available continuation files in the correct order to ensure a successful restoration.
Opening SN2 Files
SN2 files are continuation files used by Drive Snapshot, a backup and restore software for Windows. These files store data that is not able to fit into the primary backup file (.SN1). To open an SN2 file, you will need to use Drive Snapshot. Once Drive Snapshot is installed, open the program and click on the “Restore” tab. In the “Restore from Image” section, click on the “Browse” button and navigate to the location of the SN2 file. Once the file is selected, click on the “Open” button. Drive Snapshot will then begin the restoration process.
Additional Information
SN2 files are often used in conjunction with SN1 files. SN1 files store the main backup data, while SN2 files store the continuation data. If you have both a SN1 file and a SN2 file, you will need to restore the SN1 file first, followed by the SN2 file. Drive Snapshot will automatically detect the continuation file and merge it with the main backup file during the restoration process.
SN2 File Extension
The SN2 file extension is associated with Drive Snapshot, a disk imaging and backup software developed by Tom Ehlert Software. SN2 files are used as continuation files for Drive Snapshot backups. When a backup exceeds the size of a single file, it is split into multiple files, with each file being assigned a different extension. SN2 files contain the continuation of the backup data from the previous file.
SN2 files are not intended to be opened or used directly by users. They are automatically created and managed by Drive Snapshot during the backup process. To restore a backup that includes SN2 files, the user must use the Drive Snapshot software. The software will automatically detect and combine the SN2 files along with the other backup files to restore the complete backup.