Tips to open 7Z.002 file

Can't open the 7Z.002 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open 7Z.002 files as well as a list of programs that support 7Z.002 files.

7Z.002 file extension

File Name 7-Zip Split Archive Part 2 Format
File Developer 7-Zip
File Category Compressed Files

The 7Z.002 file is supported on 2 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the 7Z.002 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the 7Z.002 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is 7Z.002 file?

The file with the extension 7Z.002 is the Compressed Files file type. The author of this format is 7-Zip. In addition to this file, the Compressed Files category includes 236 related files. 7-Zip Split Archive Part 2 Format is supported by 2 operating systems. These systems consist of Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. The StuffIt Deluxe application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Smith Micro Software, Inc.. This file type can also be opened by 2 other programs. The 7-Zip programs will also handle the file when the StuffIt Deluxe program does not fulfill its role.

How to open 7Z.002 file?

The main problem with 7-Zip Split Archive Part 2 Format is that the 7Z.002 file is incorrectly associated with programs. Thus, when you open 7Z.002, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the 7Z.002 file icon you want to open. If the operating system has an appropriate application to support it and there is also an association between the file and the program, the file should be opened.

Step 1. Install StuffIt Deluxe

An often overlooked issue is to make sure that StuffIt Deluxe is installed on the computer. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name StuffIt Deluxe in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file 7Z.002 with StuffIt Deluxe. Below you will find a list of applications that support 7Z.002 files.

Programs to open 7Z.002 file

Remember to download programs supporting 7Z.002 files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.

Step 2. Create association of StuffIt Deluxe with 7Z.002 files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the 7Z.002 file to open in the StuffIt Deluxe application, but you can set it manually. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The window will show, among other things, the type of the file and the information by which the program is used to launch the file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. The program should be visible in the window, otherwise it should be selected manually using the "Browse" button and the program installation directory should be indicated. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the 7Z.002 file with the StuffIt Deluxe program.

Step 3. Update StuffIt Deluxe to the latest version

If, however, after binding StuffIt Deluxe with 7-Zip Split Archive Part 2 Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version. In this case, use the Smith Micro Software, Inc. website or update the program from the application.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the 7Z.002 file

If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. The most common file problems are:

The affected file may be 0 KB or smaller than expected. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the 7Z.002 file. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The computer may have fallen victim to a computer virus or hacker. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the 7Z.002 file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover 7Z.002 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of 7Z.002 file may not always be supported by the latest software version. On their websites, developers usually offer free solutions to such problems, e.g. in the form of a conversion program or an older version of the program.
There can be many reasons for the failure. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular 7Z.002 file corruption. The easiest way is to restore the file from a backup, if there is one, or contact 7-Zip
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted 7Z.002 files can be used by the device on which they were encrypted, on any other device it is required to have the appropriate cryptographic key and decrypt the file before its recovery.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. While there is usually no problem reading such a file, it may not be possible to save it. If possible, you can try to move the 7Z.002 file to another location.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the 7Z.002 file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes you have to wait for the session to the file 7Z.002 to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the 7Z.002 file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.