.PAQ File Extension

Hewlett-Packard Software Restore File

Developer	Hewlett-Packard
Popularity	3.8 \| 5 Votes

What is a PAQ file?

Contains data used for restoring system files or other data pre-installed on a Hewlett-Packard (HP) computer system; saved in a compressed and encrypted archive format; typically found on HP system software installer or recovery disks.

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NOTE: PAQ files can be opened with an decompression program like WinZip. If prompted for a password, enter "Pandora" to unlock the file.

Programs that open PAQ files

Windows

Corel WinZip

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PKWARE PKUNZIP

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