Tips to open EAZ file
Can't open the EAZ file? You are not the only one. Thousands of users face similar problems every day. Below you will find tips on how to open EAZ files as well as a list of programs that support EAZ files.
EAZ file extension
| File Name |
ArcGIS Explorer Add-in Format |
| File Developer |
ESRI |
| File Category |
Plugin Files |
The EAZ file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the EAZ files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the EAZ file on each system platform.
What is EAZ file?
The EAZ file has been categorized as Plugin Files. It was designed by ESRI. In addition to this file, the Plugin Files category includes 179 related files. ArcGIS Explorer Add-in Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. Although it can be found with greater or lesser success on any operating system, it will only be useful on Windows. The ArcGIS Explorer application is recommended to open the file. It was released by Esri. There are also 1 alternative programs to handle the EAZ file. The Microsoft Visual Studio programs will also handle the file when the ArcGIS Explorer program does not fulfill its role.
How to open EAZ file?
The most common problem when using ArcGIS Explorer Add-in Format is that a specific EAZ is not associated with the program. Thus, when you open EAZ, the program selection wizard or some other program starts. This can be quickly resolved by following the instructions below.
The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the EAZ 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 ArcGIS Explorer
The first step is to check if the computer has the ArcGIS Explorer program installed. To do this, enter the name ArcGIS Explorer into the system search engine. In the absence of an appropriate program, its installation in the vast majority of cases will fix the problem. Later in this article you will find a list of programs that can open EAZ files.
Programs to open EAZ file
Remember to download programs supporting EAZ files only from verified and safe sources. We suggest using the websites of software developers.
Step 2. Create association of ArcGIS Explorer with EAZ files
If the application is or has been freshly installed, but the EAZ file still does not use the ArcGIS Explorer program, it means no association. It is most convenient to call the context menu with the right mouse button and select Properties. The displayed window will contain information about the program that supports this type of file. Using the "Change" button we can select the desired program. If there is no software on the list, simply select "Browse" and manually select the directory where the application is installed. Checking the "Always use the selected program ..." box will permanently associate the EAZ file with the ArcGIS Explorer program.
Step 3. Update ArcGIS Explorer to the latest version
If, despite the association of the ArcGIS Explorer program with the ArcGIS Explorer Add-in Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. In this case, use the Esri website or update the program from the application.
Step 4. Check for the following problems with the EAZ file
If the above steps do not help, you can assume that the file itself is not correct. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:
Very often, the file may be size 0 or incomplete. This suggests truncating the EAZ file contents when downloading or copying. The file should be downloaded again, making sure that the process has finished correctly.
The most common cause here is computer viruses. A virus scan using an up-to-date antivirus program should fix the problem. If this is not possible, you can use the online scanner. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file EAZ or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover EAZ files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of EAZ file may not always be supported by the latest software version. 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. The repair method must be adapted to the type of file and damage. Some programs offer the ability to automatically repair EAZ file corruption. You can restore the file from a backup or use ESRI help.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted EAZ 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. These directories are write-protected to them and it's very hard to fix this problem. Copying the EAZ file to another location will fix the problem.
This can happen on a file that does not support multiple access. In this case, the EAZ 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 EAZ to close. Some anti-virus or backup software may occupy the EAZ file for a certain period of time. If this does not work either, restart the device.
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