.EAR File Recovery

Have files been deleted due to a user’s error or software error? Have you formatted a disk by accident and need to know how to recover the files? Read our .EAR file recovery guide for Windows, MacOS, Android and IOS in 2024.

What is a .EAR file?

An EAR file is an application archive used by Java EE (Enterprise Edition), a platform used for programming server-side software such as web applications. It contains .JAR and .WAR files, which together comprise a Java EE application package. EAR files are used for running the application on a Java EE-enabled server, such as GlassFish Server or Geronimo.

What Are Common Causes of ".EAR" Files Lost or Failure?

There are several common causes for ".EAR" (Enterprise Archive) files to be lost or fail:

  1. Accidental deletion: Users may accidentally delete the ".EAR" file, either by manually deleting it or by using a disk cleanup tool.
  2. Hardware or software failure: If there is a hardware failure, such as a hard drive crash, or a software failure, such as a system crash or corruption, it can result in the loss or failure of ".EAR" files.
  3. Virus or malware attack: If a ".EAR" file becomes infected with a virus or malware, it may get corrupted or deleted by antivirus software or the user to prevent further damage.
  4. File system errors: File system errors, such as bad sectors on a hard drive or corruption in the file allocation table, can lead to the loss or failure of ".EAR" files.
  5. Improper shutdown: If a system is improperly shut down, such as during a power outage or system crash, it can result in the corruption or loss of ".EAR" files.
  6. Human error: Users may accidentally overwrite or replace ".EAR" files with incorrect versions or delete them unintentionally.
  7. Software bugs or compatibility issues: Software bugs or compatibility issues within the application or operating system can cause ".EAR" files to fail or become inaccessible.
  8. Network issues: If ".EAR" files are stored on a network drive or accessed over a network, network connectivity issues or interruptions can lead to the loss or failure of the files.

It is important to regularly backup ".EAR" files to prevent loss and ensure data integrity.

How to recover lost ".EAR" files?

Sometimes while working with a computer, laptop or other stationary or mobile devices, you may encounter various bugs, freezes, hardware or software failures, even in spite of regular updates and junk cleaning. As a result, an important ".EAR" file may be deleted.

By no means should you think that the only way to recover a ".EAR" file is always to create it once more.

Use programs for recovering ".EAR" files if a file was lost after accidental or deliberate deleting, formatting the memory card or the internal storage, cleaning the storage device, after a virus attack or a system failure.

Programs to recover ".EAR" files

Looking for a way to get files back? In cases when files were deleted and they cannot be restored by using standard operating system tools, use Hetman Partition Recovery.

Follow the directions below:

  1. Download Hetman Partition Recovery, install and start the program.

  2. The program will automatically scan the computer and display all hard disks and removable drives connected to it, as well as physical and local disks.

  3. Double-click on the disk from which you need to recover ".EAR" files, and select analysis type.

  4. When the scanning is over, you will be shown the files for recovery.

  5. To find a file you need, use the program’s interface to open the folder it was deleted from, or go to the folder "Content-Aware Analysis" and select the required file type.

  6. Select the files you have been looking for and click "Recovery".

  7. Choose one of the methods for saving the files and recover them.

How to open file with ".EAR" extension?

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Programs that open ".EAR" files

Windows
Oracle GlassFish Server
Apache Geronimo
IBM WebSphere Application Server
7-Zip
Mac
Oracle GlassFish Server
Apache Geronimo
Linux
Oracle GlassFish Server
Apache Geronimo
IBM WebSphere Application Server

Additional Information

  • File type: Java Enterprise Archive File

  • File extension: .EAR

  • Developer: Oracle

  • Category: Executable Files

  • Format: Zip

  • File types that use the extension .EAR:

    • Java Enterprise Archive File

    • Eyemail Audio Recording

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Author: Vladimir Artiukh, Technical Writer

Vladimir Artiukh is a technical writer for Hetman Software, as well as the voice and face of their English-speaking YouTube channel, Hetman Software: Data Recovery for Windows. He handles tutorials, how-tos, and detailed reviews on how the company’s tools work with all kinds of data storage devices.

Editor: Oleg Afonin, Technical Writer

Oleg Afonin is an expert in mobile forensics, data recovery and computer systems. He often attends large data security conferences, and writes several blogs for such resources as xaker.ru, Elcomsoft and Habr. In addition to his online activities, Oleg’s articles are also published in professional magazines. Also, Oleg Afonin is the co-author of a well-known book, Mobile Forensics - Advanced Investigative Strategies.

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