Tips to open EZT file

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

EZT file extension

File Name Worm.Win32.AutoRun.ezt Format
File Developer Microsoft
File Category Misc Files

The EZT file is supported on 1 operating systems. Depending on your operating system, you may need different software to handle the EZT files. Below is a summary of the number of programs that support and open the EZT file on each system platform.

Operating systems
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What is EZT file?

The file in the EZT format belongs to the Misc Files category. The author of this format is Microsoft. In addition to this file, the Misc Files category includes 6033 related files. Worm.Win32.AutoRun.ezt Format appears on 1 operating systems as a functional file. The file will work on Windows systems, unfortunately not on others. The main program that supports this format is BitDefender. This was created by Softwin. There are also 4 alternative programs to handle the EZT file. Norton AntiVirus, Kaspersky Anti-Virus, Norton Internet Security, AVG Antivirus will apply when it is not possible to use BitDefender.

How to open EZT file?

The most common problem when using Worm.Win32.AutoRun.ezt Format is that a specific EZT is not associated with the program. This causes the file EZT to open by system applications not designed for this purpose, or to display a message that there is no associated program. This problem can be easily remedied.

The first thing you should do is just "doubleclick" on the EZT 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 BitDefender

The first step is to check if the computer has the BitDefender program installed. The easiest method is to use the system search engine by entering the program name BitDefender in it. If we do not have this program, it is worth installing it, as it will help you automatically associate the file EZT with BitDefender. Below is a list of programs that support the file EZT.

Step 2. Create association of BitDefender with EZT files

However, it may happen that the application itself does not cause the EZT file to open in the BitDefender 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 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. However, it is important to check the "Always use the selected program ..." box, this will allow you to permanently associate the EZT file with the BitDefender application.

Step 3. Update BitDefender to the latest version

If, despite the association of the BitDefender program with the Worm.Win32.AutoRun.ezt Format file, the file still does not open, check the program version and possibly update it to the newest version. Some applications allow you to update from the program level, and for others you need to download the installer from the Softwin page and install.

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

Of course, it may happen that despite the above steps, the file still does not work. This could be due to the file itself, the cleanest issues are:

The EZT file may be unusually small compared to the original file. This suggests truncating the EZT 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. Perform a virus scan using available and up-to-date anti-virus software. Some antivirus vendors also provide free online scanners. However, it is important to scan the entire system, not only the file EZT or the program directory. As a result of the scan, sometimes it is not possible to recover EZT files, which are deleted if there is a backup of this file, then after restoring it, it must also be scanned.
Older version of EZT 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. Repairing is very dependent on the file type. Sometimes the program itself has options to repair the most popular EZT file corruption. The easiest way to restore the file is from a backup or by contacting Microsoft, but this one can be expensive. Not all damage can be reversed.
The program indicates that the file is encrypted or corrupted. The encrypted EZT 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. It is best to move EZT to a different directory.
This problem usually affects more complex files. In this case, the EZT file is blocked by the first application to open it. Closing other programs should help. Sometimes it is necessary to wait a while before referencing the EZT file again. Antivirus programs or a backup being made may lock the file for a while without the user's knowledge. If this does not work either, restart the device.