Tips to open BZ2 file

Can't open the BZ2 file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open BZ2 files as well as a list of programs that support BZ2 files.

BZ2 file extension

File Name Bzip2 Compressed Format
File Developer Julian Seward
File Category Compressed Files

The BZ2 file is supported on 3 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the BZ2 files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the BZ2 file on each system platform.

Operating systems
  • 8
  • 6
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

What is BZ2 file?

The BZ2 file has been categorized as Compressed Files. The creator of this file is Julian Seward. Compressed Files consists of 236 similar files. Bzip2 Compressed Format appears on 3 operating systems as a functional file. These systems consist of Linux, Mac OS, Windows, although it may occasionally be found on another system, it will be non-functional. This file type can also be opened by 14 other programs. PeaZip, WinZip, 7-Zip, WinRAR will apply when it is not possible to use Apple Archive Utility.

How to open BZ2 file?

The most common problem when using Bzip2 Compressed Format is that a specific BZ2 is not associated with the program. This is manifested by the fact that BZ2 files open in unusual applications or do not have an assigned program. How to solve such a problem?

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the BZ2 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 Apple Archive Utility

In this case, you should first verify that the Apple Archive Utility application is installed on the computer. To do this, enter the name Apple Archive Utility into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Below you will find a list of applications that support BZ2 files.

Step 2. Create association of Apple Archive Utility with BZ2 files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the BZ2 file to open in the Apple Archive Utility application, but you can set it manually. The association can be created using the drop-down list available by right-clicking on the file and selecting 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 set the program to handle this type. 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the BZ2 file with the Apple Archive Utility application.

Step 3. Update Apple Archive Utility to the latest version

If, however, after binding Apple Archive Utility with Bzip2 Compressed Format there were still problems, you should update the program to the latest version.

Step 4. Check for the following problems with the BZ2 file

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. File problems can be divided into the following:

The BZ2 file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This is most often caused by a problem while downloading the BZ2 file. Downloading the file again should fix the problem.
The operating system may be infected with a computer virus. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. Alternatively, you can use the scanners available online. The scan should cover the entire computer, not only the BZ2 file that we want to open. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover BZ2 files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
A typical compatibility error - the program does not support the older version of the BZ2 file. These problems are known and are often very easy to fix using the software developers's website.
The file may be corrupted in a number of ways. Depending on the type of file, it is necessary to repair it accordingly. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair BZ2 file corruption.
When reading, a message appears that the file was encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted file BZ2 except for the special designation, works normally, but only on the device where it was encrypted, before transferring it to another machine, decryption is required.
Some operating systems do not allow file operations in certain locations, eg in system directories or directly on the system drive. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. It is best to move BZ2 to a different directory.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. You may find that another program you are using is preventing you from working with the file. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the BZ2 file again. However, some background programs may block the BZ2 file while scanning. If the problem persists, restart the machine.